Procurement Specialist, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Amazon • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Amazon's Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations and strategic initiatives across our enterprise. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact procurement projects while developing expertise in procurement operations and process improvement. The Procurement Specialist will support strategic procurement initiatives, execute cross-functional projects, and contribute to operational excellence across GPO. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, procurement operations knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of supply chain operations experience
• Experience understanding process flow and suggest improvements to deliver cost savings, inventory reduction, or other benefits to the site
• Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and MS Project) at an advanced level
• Experience building strategic relationships with stakeholders, including communicating and collaborating across teams and functions

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
• Experience using lean process improvement, six sigma methodologies, or related performance metrics/process improvements to increase efficiency within processes, forecasting, planning, optimization, or logistics
• Experience working with technology teams and solving operational issues using technology
• Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement projects and initiatives that support organizational objectives
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives through data analysis and innovative solutions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support procurement outcomes
• Assist in creating and maintaining documentation, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Participate in cross-functional teams to deliver business improvements
• Develop metrics and reporting to track performance and support continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, processes, and internal controls

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