Procurement Manager, Logistics Procurement

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We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source for India Market Transportation Fulfillment Procurement. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, and a creative, critical thinker with a motivation to learn. You must be an effective communicator and be able to work independently and as a leader of peers to generate high-quality work product in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level.

Key job responsibilities
- Establish logistics sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position.
- Drive appropriate relationships with logistics suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use.
- Manage logistics suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities.
- Act as a market intelligence provider regarding logistics; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
- Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon.
- Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities.
- Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Earn the trust of key stakeholders in Logistics organization to drive alignment with the business.
- Create a strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach.
- Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the aligned with annual budget processes.
- Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings.
- Champion standards and process improvements.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of procurement experience

Preferred qualifications

- Master's degree in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing, or Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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