Procurement Analytics and Excellence Manager, Global Corporate Procurement

Description

As we rapidly become the world’s largest consumer of corporate services in many categories, the Global Corporate Procurement team is seeking an Analytics and Excellence Manager to join our Procurement team in Arlington, VA.

Are you looking to create and communicate a bold direction that inspires results? Do you think differently and have an interest to drive process improvement look around corners for ways to serve customers? This role will exhibit passion for identifying and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency across an organization by analyzing processes, eliminating waste, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

At Amazon, you will have the unparalleled opportunity to drive complex, high-impact programs that touch every aspect of our diverse, fast-paced global operations. As an operational excellence program manager, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale business transformations from initiation to successful, high-quality, on-time launch. Leveraging your background and proven ability to quickly grasp intricate challenges, you will devise innovative solutions that optimize people, processes, policies, and technology. You will apply your superior communication skills to persuasively champion your ideas and align stakeholders at all levels in our supportive, growth-minded culture. Are you ready to redefine what's possible in Operational Excellence? Apply now and join the Amazon team driving the future of global technology and innovation.

Every day is Day One at Amazon, where our goal is to leverage suppliers to make better, do better, and be better for our customers, our employees, our partners, and the world at large.


Key job responsibilities
- Drive operational excellence initiatives to define roadmap plans, develop and manage implementation activities.
- Develop documentation and communications for program/process rollout and ongoing support.
- Establish channels for continuous feedback and improvement across the organization.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks and obstacles by collaborating closely with business partners, key stakeholders, and team members. Ensuring Plan B’s are always in place.
- Actively seeking out opportunities to optimize processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall performance across the organization
- Design processes and procedures that scale with the business’ growth in volume, complexity, and global geographic dispersion.
- Applying tools and techniques from Lean and Six Sigma to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and reduce variation
- Utilizing data to identify trends, root causes of problems, and measure the impact of improvement initiatives
- Leading and supporting change initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and practices
- Working with teams across different departments to identify and implement improvements, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in an indirect procurement function at a multinational corporation
- Experience managing spend categories that include three or more of the following: IT Software, IT Services, Corporate Services, Marketing, Contingent labor, Facilities and Real estate, Capital Expenditure and Tail Spend (Indirect Categories)
- Experience with practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.)
- 5 years of business or financial analysis, product costing, procurement, or a quantitative role experience
- 3 years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives, LEAN/Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives
- Expertise in operational excellence methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

- Lean-Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Demonstrated track record of Six Sigma problem-solving and analytical skills, and of achieving results in similar work or operational environments
- Experience with technology transformation initiatives
- Experience in procurement, negotiation, sales, consulting, supply chain, product/project management, or marketing

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.