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Description

Operations is at the heart of Amazon business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. In these key roles, you’ll come help us exceed productivity goals and deliver against our customer promises. Our scale is expansive and our presence is growing - some of our centers across the United States and Canada are over 1 million square feet! Our goal is simple: to offer the world’s greatest selection of products and services with the world’s best customer experience.

The Role

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.

As a Regional Procurement Manager will work with the Procurement Operations to manage the flow of non-inventory goods including warehouse supplies, office supplies, corrugate, safety equipment, tools, and material handling requests.

Main Responsibilities:

• Managing a direct team of 6-10 Procurement Operations professionals with responsibilities across multiple buildings and ensure network-wide standardization for all procurement related processes and FC service activities. Manage complex supply chain management aspects of procurement within Amazon in support of Operations Lead for Procurement within building and network project(s)

• Coordinating the demand identification, procurement, and inventory management of all non-merchandise items required for the operation of the Fulfillment Center • Develop and utilize demand forecast models • Establishing procurement order streams to match supply with demand on a JIT basis • Working with Non Inventory Receivers and FC Management to manage storage, labor and flow through the dock and yard areas for Non-Inventory supplies • Managing supplier relationships and performance to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance • Develop and utilize metrics to measure operational readiness and non-inventory performance • Manage contract compliance for key categories of spend and suppliers • Administer and manage local/national contracts for supplies and service • Resolving payment issues with vendors and accounts payable • Partnering with internal customers to positively influence spending decisions • Help manage and control Fixed Costs • Develop and implement plans to achieve annual fixed and supply costs savings • Interface across Procurement teams to implement best practices and consistency between buildings • Issue and manage the Procure to Pay process: requisition, Purchase Orders and help manage Capital Authorization Requests (CAR)

Basic Qualifications

- For basic qualifications, we require that:

- 7+ years supply chain management experience (e.g. logistics, inventory turn management, forecasting, operations)

- A Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience

- 5+ years of directly managing employees and performance.

- Supplier Relationship Management (e.g. SLA's management, performance/scorecarding)

- ERP and procurement tools, including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba

Preferred Qualifications

- For Preferred qualifications, we prefer that:

- MBA preferred · Supply Chain Management Certifications (e.g. CSCMP)

- ERP and procurement tools, including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba.

- Experience with cost accounting

- Lean / Six-Sigma knowledge

- Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric

- Ability to work with ambiguity

- Provide a positive customer experience internally and externally

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.