Supplier Diversity Program Manager, GCP Supplier Diversity

At Amazon, our vision is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our passion for invention leads us to pioneer and globalize new businesses and customer offerings daily. As we rapidly become the world’s largest consumer of corporate services in many categories, the Supplier, Diversity, and Inclusion team is seeking a Supplier Diversity Program Manager to join our team in Arlington, VA.

The Supplier Diversity Program Manager will proactively engage and drive commodity (Category) strategies to ensure overall spend levels with diverse and small businesses are met. The Program Manager will report to Global Procurement Leadership on the progress of the Supplier Diversity commodity business plan and strategy.

Reporting to the Sr Program Manager of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, this highly visible role will also focus on strategic initiatives as Amazon continues to transform the organization globally by driving our core values of speed, simplicity, courage, and collaboration. If you’re ready to make an impact within a fast paced, dynamic global environment this could be the perfect role for you!

Primary responsibilities for the role:

• Leads, develops, and manages, in conjunction with Procurement Leaders, complex enterprise-wide Supplier Diversity commodity (category) strategies to ensure appropriate identification, qualification, and inclusion of: a) existing diverse suppliers and b) introducing new diverse suppliers for participation in sourcing activities and long-term commodity (category) business planning.
• Develop, communicate and implement global Supplier Diversity commodity (category) strategies using proven analytical methods and procedures.
• Collaborate with Global Commodity Managers to understand business requirements, performance and implement appropriate Supplier Diversity commodity (category) sourcing management strategies, and to ensure consistent Supplier Diversity approach and reporting practices.
• Identify, research, assess capabilities of diverse vendors to create supply base across a set of spend categories.
• Contribute to key decisions and/or recommendations concerning Supplier Diversity commodity (category) strategies including: sourcing, negotiation, contract awards, and supplier management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Supplier Diversity, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Public Administration, Engineering or other business-related area.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Supplier Diversity, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Business Development, Public Administration, Procurement, Operations or Program Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration or Public Administration
• 5+ years of global strategy development and implementation, product development, supply chain management, financial management, business process re-engineering.
• Knowledgeable of strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Ability to be resourceful and utilize strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to work through complex challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Procurement and Supplier Diversity policies and regulations.
• Utilize lean methodology to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Travel Requirements - up to 15%

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.