Amazon · 1 hour ago
Senior Procurement Specialist, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$77K/yr - $134K/yr
6+ years expAmazon's Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support strategic procurement operations across their enterprise. This role involves leading strategic procurement initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, and driving operational excellence within GPO.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Lead strategic procurement projects and initiatives with significant organizational impact
Drive process improvement initiatives using data analysis, lean principles, and innovative solutions
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to optimize procurement outcomes
Create and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks
Analyze complex procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale business transformations
Develop mechanisms and metrics to track performance and drive continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, and internal controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing large, complicated programs
Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
Experience making business recommendations and influencing stakeholders
Experience in verbal and written communication for executive level leaders
6+ years of procurement, supply chain, operations, or related experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
Experience in business process improvement, Lean or Six Sigma
Experience coordinating and leading large-scale Digital or Global IT Transformation initiatives
Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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