Global Procurement Launch & Expansion Program Lead

Amazon; Forest Hills; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Program Manager to shape how we launch new sites in South Africa, owning end-to-end procurement lifecycle from sourcing to project management.

You will partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and scalable processes. The role focuses on minimizing risk, driving process improvements, and delivering value across the regional network while aligning with global procurement standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for ensuring risks and escalations are mitigated to meet launch program timelines for new site launches and expansions in the network.
• Serve as the interface between vendors, procurement, and the business to track, monitor and control procurement project plans.
• Optimize the Supply Chain via deep dive and strategically identifying processes and tools to reduce manual effort, optimize costs and improve data visibility.
• Plan and execute continuous improvement initiatives and alignment in the region, through implementation of best practices, standardization of project execution and governance that deliver long-term value to internal customers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and establish monitoring processes, where applicable, to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance.
• Manage multiple, competing projects and priorities simultaneously.

Skills

Program management

Supply chain experience

Data-driven improvements

End-to-end program ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Program Manager to shape how we launch new sites in South Africa, owning end-to-end procurement lifecycle from sourcing to project management.

You will partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and scalable processes. The role focuses on minimizing risk, driving process improvements, and delivering value across the regional network while aligning with global procurement standards.