Procurement Specialist, WWRGD Pipeline Equipment Team

Amazon • Austin, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Worldwide Retail Grocery Delivery (WWRGD) Procurement team as a Procurement Specialist and help us revolutionize how we standardize, and optimize Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) across WWRGD! Are you passionate about supplier partnerships and procurement excellence? Do you thrive on simplifying complex processes and standardizing solutions across multiple business lines? As a Procurement Specialist on our team, you'll be the single-threaded owner for FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) procurement. You'll leverage data analytics to identify optimization opportunities, lead cross-functional sourcing events, and collaborate with teams across World Wide Retail Grocery and Development Team to aggregate demand and achieve enterprise-level buying leverage. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence procurement strategy, build strong supplier relationships, and implement innovative cost reduction initiatives that directly impact our growing retail footprint. If you're ready to challenge the status quo, think creatively about procurement solutions, and make a measurable difference in a fast-paced, customer-obsessed environment—we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• 2+ years of supply chain experience
• 3+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience
• Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
• Experience in procurement

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement software

Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Execute FF&E procurement plans per program direction, ensuring all purchase orders and equipment deliveries align with project timelines and budget constraints.
• On-Time, Under-Budget Delivery: Manage procurement operations to deliver projects on schedule and within budget; track purchase orders from execution through delivery to ensure timely completion.
• Vendor Partnerships: Create and nurture strong vendor partnerships; ensure quality compliance and timely deliveries.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with internal teams including Design, Construction, Finance, Operations, and Category Management to coordinate procurement activities and resolve project challenges.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve procurement obstacles quickly in a fast-paced environment; develop creative solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve stakeholder experience.
• Budget Management: Track and manage budgets across multiple sites and projects; optimize spending while maintaining quality standards.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed