Site Procurement Manager

Do you want to join a fast paced Global Procurement Organization team focused on Amazon Operations? By joining the Site Procurement Operations Team, you have the opportunity to lead and deliver strategic Procurement projects for our internal Business Partners, at local, regional, national, and European level. As a Site Procurement Manager, you will work in a team environment with Internal Amazon stakeholders, diverse Procurement peers, and external vendors, to procure value-adding solutions to the Business. You will be joining a cross-functional team within one of our logistics sites, acting as a strategic Business Partner. Manage complex projects with high spends, risks, confidentiality, and time constraints, in ambiguous environment, across multiples sites;
- Build effective stakeholder relationships, ensuring a high service level in terms of analyzing the scope of work, negotiating with vendors on cost, lead times and other key elements for local, regional, country-wide, and Europe-wide projects;
- Utilize various applications and systems to provide accurate metrics, reporting, and data (Coupa, Quicksight etc), incl. Lead the Site Procurement Operations Process, from needs detection and definition, to contracting and implementation follow-up, going through sourcing, suppliers due diligence, negotiation, risk assessment, etc, using Coupa (ERP) and other tools. Create and execute contractual agreements such as Work Orders and Master Supply Agreements, driving contract compliance from vendors. Deliver contracts from A to Z mastering CLM (Contract Life Management);
- Execute and support national and EU-wide procurement projects and initiatives (tenders, cost optimization, sustainability, process improvements etc.), proactively collaborating with other Global Procurement Teams such as Category and partnering with Finance;
- Manage and ensure governance on Supplier Performance to ensure a high service level in terms of lead time, quality & maintenance, following-up contracts. Lead and support MBR/QBR where required and as agreed with Supplier Management Pillar and Categories. Deliver additional monetary value by using more complex cost/revenue management leverages (operational savings, revenue generation, warrants, long term contracts);
- Work with internal stakeholders to understand the needs of the business and embed Amazon’s sustainability goals and processes by reducing waste, re-using materials and ensuring CSR compliance. Proactively contribute to strategic EU-wide cross-functional teams and initiatives (with GPSS, Category, EU SPO Functional improvement Pillars);
- Meet targeted Key Performance Indicators to deliver value for the business such as savings, financial metrics, sustainability and maintaining compliance against these categories;
- Be an ambassador by ensuring full compliance with the company Spending & Transaction policy, educating and driving the correct behaviors of business stakeholders towards internal procurement policy handbook. Customers are internal stakeholder departments such as Operations, Finance, Engineering, legal etc. And on the road, our teams and partners work hard to make sure we get our customers what they want, when they want, wherever they are. We put the safety of our people above everything else, working in a modern, engaging environment as part of a team that welcomes individuality and diversity. The culture in our Operation is built on the way our teams bond and a work ethic that helps our business run like clockwork. About the team
The Site Procurement Operations team (SPO) works collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to provide procurement support and solutions. This pillar sits at the heart of site operations and works with local stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions to complex on-site projects.
Proficient computer literacy in MS office suite,
- Qualifications and/or experience in sourcing, contract management, or equivalent role,
- Contract management skills
- Fluent in German
Degree with Procurement or Supply Chain focus,
- Experience working in a large, global, highly matrixed organization.
- Experience of ERP (SAP/Coupa)
- Ability to manage multiple complex and simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, analysis methodology, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a large, global, highly matrixed organization.
- Supplier Relationship Management.
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