Regional Procurement Manager

About This Role

Managing the flow of non-inventory goods and leading a team of procurement professionals and hourly associates is central to this role. The Regional Procurement Manager will ensure network-wide standardization for all procurement processes and support Fulfillment Center service activities, overseeing complex supply chain management aspects within Amazon.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a direct team of Procurement Operations salaried professionals and Non-Inventory hourly associates across multiple buildings
• Ensure network-wide standardization for all procurement processes and FC service activities
• Oversee complex supply chain management aspects of procurement within Amazon
• Support the Operations Lead for Procurement within building and network projects
• Coordinate the identification of demand, procurement, and inventory management for all non-merchandise items required for Fulfillment Center (FC) operations
• Develop and leverage demand forecasting models to support operational planning
• Establish procurement order streams to align supply with demand on a Just-in-Time (JIT) basis
• Collaborate with Non-Inventory Receivers and FC Management to manage storage, labor, and flow through dock and yard areas for Non-Inventory supplies
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance
• Develop and track metrics to measure operational readiness and Non-Inventory performance
• Ensure contract compliance for key categories of spend and suppliers
• Manage escalations with key stakeholders across assigned region
• Administer and oversee local and national contracts for supplies and services
• Resolve payment issues with vendors and accounts payable teams
• Partner with internal stakeholders to influence spending decisions in a cost-effective manner
• Assist in managing and controlling Fixed Costs
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve annual savings in fixed and supply costs
• Collaborate with Procurement teams across the network to implement best practices and ensure consistency between buildings
• Oversee the Procure to Pay process, including requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Capital Authorization Requests (CAR)
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by your manager

Requirements

• 3+ years of supply chain management (e.g., logistics, inventory turn management, forecasting, operations) experience
• Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
• Experience in supplier relationship management (e.g., SLAs management, performance/scorecarding)
• Experience with ERP and procurement tools, including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba