Senior Procurement Specialist, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Amazon • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Amazon's Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support strategic procurement operations across our enterprise. This position offers the opportunity to drive impact across complex, high-value procurement initiatives while building capabilities that scale across the organization. The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead strategic procurement initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and drive operational excellence across GPO. This role requires deep expertise in procurement operations, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of supply chain operations experience, or Bachelor's degree
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing large, complicated programs
• Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
• Experience delivering results by partnering with and influencing others
• Experience in verbal and written communication for executive level leaders

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
• Experience in business process improvement, Lean or Six Sigma
• Experience coordinating and leading large-scale Digital or Global IT Transformation initiatives
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment similar to a high-tech start-up

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement projects and initiatives with significant organizational impact
• Drive process improvement initiatives using data analysis, lean principles, and innovative solutions
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to optimize procurement outcomes
• Create and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks
• Analyze complex procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale business transformations
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to track performance and drive 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