Procurement Manager, Operations, Global Procurement Central Services

Procurement Manager, Operations

Amazon is hiring a Procurement Manager, Operations, to be based in Barcelona or London. Operations is at the heart of Amazon business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. In this key role, you'll come help us exceed productivity goals and deliver against our customer promises. Our scale is expansive and our presence is growing. Our goal is simple: to offer the world's greatest selection of products and services with the world's best customer experience.

The Role

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. As a member of the EMEA Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS), you will be leading a regional team of procurement professionals, supporting business teams across EU & UK in operations procurement related activities. This includes forecasting, purchasing operations, inventory management, among others, while ensuring adherence to Amazon's global spend policy and compliance.

The role will be based in Barcelona or London, with up to 15% traveling to other countries in EU, NA and potentially LATAM.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of highly qualified procurement professionals.
• Ensure adherence to Amazon's global spend policy and driving compliance to Procurement policies and procedures.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships - develop relationships with primary internal customers (local Ops leadership), external suppliers and other teams within respective market.
• Drive effective delivery of metrics by leading / supporting projects and initiatives; identifying root cause of issues and corrective actions.
• Assist with the development of new standards, procedures and solutions for the procurement operations.
• Partner with other procurement leaders and teams on local or regional projects and initiative.
• Contribute to achievement of Procurement's annual targets, days of cover (optimal inventory levels), forecasting accuracy, supply continuity and savings, among others.
• Scope roles, recruit and hire according to business needs.
• Mentor and develop employees for career enhancement and direction.