DescriptionAt Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth.
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If you would like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source Telecom products and services for the Integral Procurement Organization.
The person in this role will coordinate with several telecom and cross-functional teams across Amazon and will 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.Key job responsibilitiesEstablish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon's competitive positionDrive appropriate relationships with category 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 useManage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunitiesAct as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informedDrive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to AmazonIdentify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activitiesAlign with internal customers and understand the business application of the categoryNegotiation and implementation of supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.Helping to develop long-term department strategies and significantly influencing the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.Keys to success in this role include sound judgement and excellent written/verbal communication skills.Basic QualificationsExperience in program or project managementExperience in supply chainExperience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvementsExperience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadershipExperience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiationsExperience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardizationExperience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teamsExperience managing Telecommunications negotiations or other relevant Telecommunications industry knowledgePreferred QualificationsMaster's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related fieldExperience leading process improvementsAmazon is an equal opportunities employer.
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