PM, AMZL Procurement Ops Field Support

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Last Mile Procurement is looking for Program Managers with a strong delivery record and proven project management experience to own strategic, tactical, cross-functional and technology projects and programs within Amazon Transportation Services. These roles require scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating to senior management on status, risks and process/product changes. Cross-team coordination, project management and executive presentation skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities
· Manage new and existing programs, successfully delivering difficult projects and goals across multiple organizations
· Work directly with external providers, customers, and partner teams to craft and deliver scalable solutions
· Partner with other program managers to secure resources, scope efforts, set project priorities and milestones and drive delivery
· Own program communication, accelerating progress by driving crisp and timely decisions, clearing blockers (e.g., path to green), escalating as appropriate
· Influence design and development of strategic processes
· Work with program managers and business leaders to communicate and impact critical business initiatives
· Develop, implement, and govern KPI reporting for a portfolio of programs, providing visibility to the milestones, and performance across all projects and using this data to drive/influence business decisions
· Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end to end outcomes for Amazon customers
· Manage post-launch support plans (e.g., post-mortem, issue/ticket management, etc.) and look for opportunities to improve program quality and operational excellence

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· MBA or Master’s Degree in a related field
· 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience, preferably to include 3+ years in an indirect procurement function, at a multinational corporation with global contracts.
· In-depth understanding of best-in-class procurement practices (category management, bench marking, should-cost models, RFx)
· PMP certification
· Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to analyze quantitatively and problem-solve efficiently
· Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, deadline-oriented work environment. You create order, without stifling progress and adaptation.
· Proficiency with tools/systems to analyze data including Excel, Access, SQL or other data management systems
· Experience working with distributed teams

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, IT, or related field
· 4+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and procurement experience; preferably to include 2+ years in an indirect procurement function.
· Experience leading new or start-up related projects where processes will need to be defined, implemented and iterated/refined
· Proficiency with tools/systems to analyze data including Excel, Access, SQL or other data management systems
· Proficiency with Purchasing tools (Coupa, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
· Experience working with distributed teams