Procurement Manager, Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS), Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS)

Your team will conduct competitive sourcing events through e-sourcing platforms, prioritizing Preferred/Managed and DOSB (Diverse-Owned Small Business).

• Lead a team of procurement professionals executing reactive tail spend sourcing and proactive unmanaged spend analysis to expand catalog coverage and reduce non-compliant purchasing across multiple categories and regions within GPO scope.
• Champion the adoption and development of AI-powered tools and automation technologies to enable autonomous sourcing, continuously improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance decision-making capabilities, leveraging emerging procurement technologies to drive operational excellence and results delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Amazon's Global Spending and Transaction Policy and drive compliance to GPO procurement policies, procedures, and payment terms standards.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships with business requesters, Category Management teams, Site Procurement Operations, external suppliers, and cross-functional partners to align on sourcing strategies and supplier selection priorities.
• Drive delivery of key performance metrics including savings opportunities, catalog coverage expansion, sourcing cycle time reduction, supplier diversity inclusion (DOSB prioritization), and compliance rates by leading process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with other procurement leaders on regional and global projects to optimize tail spend management through technology enablement.
• Contribute to achievement of Procurement's annual targets for managed spend, cost savings, compliance rates, and operational excellence.
• Scope roles, recruit, and hire procurement professionals according to business needs.
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching on sourcing best practices, policy compliance, and AI/automation tool proficiency.

A day in the life

You'll spend time mentoring team members on supplier negotiations, analyzing unmanaged spend patterns to identify catalog expansion opportunities, and leading process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience in the following procurement domains: Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, and/or Shipping Supplies
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and analytical platforms, including but not limited to the ability to analyze data using pivots and V-Lookups
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English
• 2+ years of management experience- Experience working with distributed teams

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