At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.
As the Senior Supply Chain Program Manager, you will oversee the Supplier Development and Impact (SDI) program within Amazon's Global Procurement Organization (GPO), focusing on opportunities for Disadvantaged-Owned Businesses (DOBs) across Worldwide Operations.
Essential Functions:
Lead strategic development and execution of DOB sourcing initiatives in partnership with Category Managers and Site Procurement
• Manage and develop DOB suppliers across multiple spend categories
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Amazon's affinity groups, to execute SDI initiatives
• Implement strategies and drive results while assessing risks and balancing business needs with constraints
• Provide analytics and performance metrics to measure progress against goals and objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for SDI within assigned categories
Impact
This role directly contributes to Amazon's commitment to supporting the communities we serve by developing both new and existing DOB suppliers across various business units and measuring the positive value that these suppliers create for Amazon and the communities where Amazon operates around the globe.
This role can be based in Bellevue or Arlington
Key job responsibilities
• Identify, research, assess capabilities of vendors to create supply base across a set of spend categories
• Develop disadvantaged owned businesses (DOBs) in collaboration with category and operations for future opportunities and requirements
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with DOB advocacy organizations
• Analyze and report on SDI strategy and metrics
• Manage and track DOB spend in alignment with SDI governance
• Manage various SDI initiatives for a set of categories in GPO
• Manage communications for internal stakeholders on vendor & SDI
• Make key decisions and/or recommendations concerning sourcing strategy, negotiation strategy, contract awards, and supplier management
• Interact externally with the DOB community and industry analysts
