At Amazon, we're working to be the Earth's Most Customer-centric Company. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people who are passionate about delivering results at scale. As one of the most recognizable brand names in the world, Amazon distributes millions of products each year to loyal customers across the globe—and our Procurement team plays a critical role in making that possible.
We are seeking a high-energy, results-oriented Procurement Manager to join our Opex Procurement team within the Packaging & Services category. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end sourcing of the Opex category, operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift rapidly and a strategic, agile approach is essential. You must possess robust communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to respond swiftly to evolving business needs while managing multiple stakeholders and a diverse portfolio of vendor partners.
As the Procurement Manager, you will define and own vendor capabilities, procurement strategies,
and the innovation roadmap for the category and team. You will lead efforts to establish industry-benchmark procurement processes and work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver the best possible end-customer experience. This is an opportunity to shape the future of procurement at Amazon and drive meaningful impact across the organization.
Key job responsibilities
1. Evaluates key spend, performance, and compliance data to lead supplier or category decisions. Establishes procurement strategy with Packaging & Services stream as focus area.
2. Uses knowledge of the market segment for assigned categories to identify trends and mitigate potential market-related issues;
3. Identify, develop and implement sourcing strategy, works with cross-functional teams to ensure that strategies are executed, and effectively communicates initiatives to gain customer and supplier buy-in and to drive