senior sourcing specialist, global supply chain Jobs in Seattle

senior sourcing specialist, global supply chain

manager, sourcing & vendor management, cis Jobs in Seattle

manager, sourcing & vendor management, cis

sr. category sourcing manager, silicon sourcing Jobs in Seattle

sr. category sourcing manager, silicon sourcing

manager sourcing vendor management cis

Amazon

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Are you an expert at helping customers move ideas forward from ambiguous to crystal clear? Do you thrive on driving programs and projects that deliver value to a global organization?
 
 
 Amazon&rsquo;s Corporate Infrastructure Services is looking for a highly motivated leader to lead a global team of Telecom Vendor Managers and Procurement Specialists and Technical Business Developers, responsible for Amazon's Telecom Supply Chain supporting multiple Amazon business units with respect to their telecommunication connectivity (infrastructure) needs. The role includes designing WAS connectivity solutions, expanding and managing relationships with Telecom vendors, and negotiating Service Agreements and Contracts supporting all internal Amazon customers. Network connectivity is a critical lifeline for Amazon teams and the management of cost, delivery, availability and improvements will be central to the success of this position.
 
 
 As a Telecom Business owner and subject matter expert, you will engage upstream with technical leadership teams in helping to shape the strategy and drive execution for both internal and external facing projects across a variety of technologies and disciplines. You will be responsible for working with external vendors and leveraging internal capabilities across Amazon to deliver solutions and ensure cross-organizational information sharing, while driving consistency with partners that work with multiple teams within Amazon at same time. You will establish program requirements, initiate, structure, negotiate, and close new relationships as well as renewals of deals to grow the top and bottom line, serve as the key contact point with strategic partners, and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs). You will partner with other global teams and drive standardization across the organizations. You will work with various stakeholders to setup a WAN Service Management program.
 
 
 This role manages the day-to-day interaction with the Telecom vendors and institutes formal business and performance reviews with vendors and Amazon leadership, identifying key activities, setting strategic direction and establishing potential development opportunities. It monitors key performance indicators for adherence to contract requirements, SLAs, and performance expectations and leads efforts to resolve anomalies or exceptions. It will interact with internal incident management teams to develop automated ways to collect and analyze circuit metrics and standardize circuit outage reporting.
 
 
 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and develop global team members
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify, evaluate, design, negotiate, source and manage telecom infrastructure, strategic telecom partner relationships and complex deals
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as the escalation point for Amazon Corporate WAN connectivity
 </li>
 <li>
 Hold Quarterly Business Reviews
 </li>
 <li>
 Integrate fast deploy solutions
 </li>
 <li>
 Create a WAN Service Management Program
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3+ months of telecommunication technology experience
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years of vendor management experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree or above, or 5+ years of equivalent experience
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years of team leadership experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in problem solving and delivering results
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience coordinating projects across organizations that span hundreds or thousands of people
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in cross functional project delivery
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
 
 
 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $146,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $242,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - Amazon.com Services LLC
 
 
 Job ID: A3127020
</div>

Manager, Sourcing & Vendor Management, CIS

ABC Legal Services

<div>About ABC Legal Services:

ABC Legal Service is proud to be the national leader in service of process. We are a team of 1000 and growing with offices in Los Angeles, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Brooklyn, Chicago, Washington DC, and more. Seattle is our home and headquarters. We've been successful in this unique business for over 30 years and we continue to advance our technology and business processes to remain years ahead of what our competition is able to offer. Our focus is to expand our technology lead, acquire and integrate less efficient competitors, and tap into new segments through an integrated inbound marketing and sales approach.

Job Overview:

ABC is hiring a Vendor Contracts &amp; Facilities Manager to own the full lifecycle of key vendor relationships&mdash;contracting, pricing/rate negotiations, invoice review, spend auditing, supplier performance management, and ongoing account management. This role will also support facilities management needs across HQ and remote offices, ensuring sites are safe, efficient, and vendor-supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor contract management &amp; commercial oversight
<ul>
<li>Own and administer vendor contracts, and develop vendor scorecards</li>
<li>Benchmark pricing and negotiate rates/terms to ensure ABC receives competitive value.</li>
<li>Maintain a contract calendar and prevent auto-renew surprises.</li>
<li>Partner with Legal/Finance to ensure contracts meet risk, compliance, and budget requirements.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary relationship owner for external account managers.</li>
<li>Build internal partnerships with office leadership, IT, HR, and Operations to align vendor services to needs.</li></ul> 


Invoicing, auditing &amp; spend control
<ul>
<li>Review vendor invoices for accuracy</li>
<li>Lead periodic audits of suppliers as needed</li>
<li>Track savings, avoided costs, and contract performance metrics; report regularly to leadership.</li>
</ul>
Facilities management (HQ + remote offices)
<ul>
<li>Coordinate facilities-related vendors (janitorial, repairs/maintenance, security, mailroom, waste, etc.).</li>
<li>Support remote offices with vendor sourcing, service scheduling, and issue resolution.</li>
<li>Own basic facilities workflows: work orders, preventative maintenance scheduling, access/badging coordination</li>
</ul>
Skills and Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>3+ years of experience in vendor management, operations, facilities, procurement, or a related role.</li>
<li>Experience managing vendor relationships and reviewing contracts or service agreements.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail, especially related to invoices, documentation, and timelines.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate clearly with vendors and internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul> 


We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. Join our team today!

Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Health, Dental, Vision insurance</li>
<li>401(k) with company matching</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>7 Paid company holidays</li>
<li>4 Floating holidays per-year</li>
<li>Life Insurance and AD&amp;D Insurance</li>
<li>Long Term Disability</li>
<li>Health Care Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account</li>
<li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account</li>
<li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program)</li>
<li>Pet Insurance</li>
</ul>
Pay: $68,000 to $80,000 depending on experience

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, On site in our Seattle office</div>

Vendor Manager

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet. 
 
Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. We design autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more. 
 
The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. 
 
The Global Commodity Management team for Electronic Components is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Commodity Manager for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs, TIMs, FETs, IMUs, &amp; Antennas) with a background in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, negotiating, contract development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-managed and a driven sourcing strategist, with experience in semiconductor industry, mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps, experience in creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams to develop latest technologies through strong vendor base, without capacity constrain, while achieving cost reduction goals. 
 
The Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
This candidate will work collaboratively with multiple business functions in a team environment and will be responsible for the following:
 
<ul><li>Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements.</li><li>Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives.</li><li>Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products.</li><li>Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues.</li><li>Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics objectives for sustaining production and new product release.</li><li>Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews.</li><li>Periodic travel to supplier&rsquo;s domestic and international manufacturing sites, approximately 25%</li></ul> 
A day in the life 
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 
3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 
4. 401(k) Plan 
 
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you&rsquo;re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! 
 
About the team 
The Global Commodity Management Electronic Components team inside Robotic Supply Chain is responsible for all PCBs, Thermal Interface Materials, MOSFETs, IMUs, and Antennas) which goes into our fleet of robots.
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent</li><li>Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Master's degree or equivalent</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
 
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Commodity Manager - PCB, FET, TIM, IMU, Antenna, Robotics Electronics Commodity Team

CWD Group

One of our residential properties in the stadium district is looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to oversee all facility and maintenance operations. The property is 116 units.Position SummaryThe Facilities &amp; Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall care, maintenance, and operation of our residential condominium property, systems, and vendor contracts. This role ensures the building is safe, well-maintained, and welcoming for owners and residents.In addition to coordinating vendors and contractors, the Facilities &amp; Maintenance Manager is expected to perform routine maintenance tasks (e.g., light bulb replacement, paint touch-ups, minor fixes, and equipment troubleshooting). The role balances hands-on work with day-to-day operations, conducts end to end vendor management, and open communication with owners/residents, the Community Association Manager, and the Board of Directors.Salary: Starting at $23.65 per hour plus 2-bedroom unit &amp; utilitiesBenefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage (100% paid for employee portion), paid time off and holiday and 401(k)planSchedule: Monday-Friday, days and on call as needed for the propertyKey ResponsibilitiesResident &amp; Owner Service&#9679; Serve as a visible, approachable primary point of contact for owners and residents.&#9679; Communicate promptly, clearly, and professionally, explaining not just &ldquo;what&rdquo; but &ldquo;why&rdquo; when enforcing rules.&#9679; Identify and take-action to implement and enforce community Rules and Regulations.&#9679; Create a welcoming and solution-focused atmosphere while keeping the Board&rsquo;s long-term mission in view.&#9679; Maintains a highly-organized and clutter free workspace/office, maintenance shops and common areas.Facilities &amp; Operations&#9679; Perform routine maintenance tasks (touch-up painting, replacing lightbulbs, minor plumbing/electrical, small repairs).&#9679; Oversee and maintain accurate records of all building systems and preventive maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, elevators, fire safety).&#9679; Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for ongoing maintenance.&#9679; Conduct regular building walks to proactively identify and address any issues.Vendor &amp; Contract Management&#9679; Manage service contracts (janitorial, landscaping, maintenance).&#9679; Monitor vendor performance and ensure quality/compliance.&#9679; Obtain and negotiate bids for approved projects and/or work within scope of role, balance cost-effective with quality options.&#9679; Approve work within budget guidelines and coordinate with the Community Manager on invoices.Project Management&#9679; Apply project management skills to oversee and execute building-related initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.&#9679; Manage projects ranging from routine maintenance to minor renovations, coordinating staff, vendors, and resources effectively.&#9679; Track progress, anticipate challenges, and proactively communicate updates and recommendations to the Board and Community Association Manager.&#9679; Integrate project management principles into daily operations to ensure all tasks, from preventive maintenance to larger building initiatives are planned, organized, and executed efficiently.Safety &amp; Emergency Preparedness&#9679; Ensure compliance with OSHA and local, state, and federal regulations.&#9679; Act as Fire Life Safety Director; oversee testing and maintenance of fire, sprinkler, alarm, and emergency generator systems.&#9679; Act as the on-site contact for emergencies, coordinating with first responders and guiding residents per protocol.Reporting &amp; Board Communication&#9679; Provide monthly written reports on building operations and project updates.&#9679; Attend Board meetings to present updates, answer questions, and make recommendations.&#9679; Maintain ongoing communication with Board leadership and the Community Association Manager.&#9679; Share resident communications regarding projects, construction, or emergent issues proactively.QualificationsExperience&#9679; 3+ years of facilities management, property management, and/or related building operations experience.&#9679; Supervisory experience managing teams of 3 or more staff.&#9679; Proficient in project management principles, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality oversight.&#9679; Proven excellence in customer service and administration.&#9679; Work independently and provide leadership in times of uncertainty.&#9679; Experience performing routine maintenance tasks and coordinating vendor work.&#9679; Demonstrated ability to maintain financial records and use good judgement in ambiguous situations.Skills &amp; Knowledge&#9679; Excellent conflict resolution skills with clear communication and interpersonal skills.&#9679; Knowledge of project management principles and preventive maintenance practices.&#9679; Highly organized with strong attention to detail.&#9679; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook) and able to learn new building/security software.&#9679; Ability to train, develop, and motivate staff.&#9679; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Physical &amp; Environmental Requirements&#9679; Able to lift up to 50 lbs.&#9679; Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions (e.g., snow removal, leaf blowing).&#9679; Comfortable working around cleaning products.&#9679; Ability to perform fine motor tasks (keyboard, phone, tools).Job Type: Full-timePay: From $23.65 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Seattle, WA 98104: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Facility and Maintenance Manager (Live on site)

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we&rsquo;re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain &mdash; and we&rsquo;re looking for talented people who want to help. 
 
You&rsquo;ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You&rsquo;ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you&rsquo;ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. 
 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS&rsquo; Infrastructure Supply Chain &amp; Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth! 
 
The Silicon sourcing and procurement team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own technical sourcing activities for semiconductor technology. This individual will drive development and execution of sourcing strategies and supplier management activities for silicon products. This individual will partner closely with hardware engineering and network engineering teams to define hardware development and sourcing strategies to take our center networks to the next generation of optical interconnect technology. Our Category Sourcing Managers are experts in their industries and drive the explosive growth of AWS by enabling disruptive technologies through responsible and strategic sourcing. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Develop sourcing strategies for semiconductor products to deliver against business and engineering objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers
</li><li>Partner closely with the Server and Network Product Development and Network Engineering teams to identify define hardware development and product launch plans in the form of a multi-year technology strategy
</li><li>Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, optimize cost, and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon
</li><li>Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend.
</li></ul>- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions. - Analyze and determine cost reduction opportunities by leveraging volumes, optimizing the supplier base and reducing total cost of ownership.
 
<ul><li>Lead sourcing engagements and competitive bidding (RFI, RFQ, and RFP).
</li><li>Track internal metrics for executing projects and sourcing plans.
</li><li>Make optimal trade-offs between schedule, resources, and scope, and apply advanced technical and business knowledge to address major risks, challenges, and obstacles.
</li><li>Help develop long-term department strategies and significantly influence the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.
</li><li>Be a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage
</li></ul> 
A day in the life 
You will be working closely with several business partners to manage the Semiconductor business on a day to day basis, but will be heavily focused on mid and long-term technology sourcing strategies. You will partner closely with a very capable hardware engineering team to devise sourcing and technology development plans to launch next generation custom hardware. This will include interactions with hardware server development teams, network design and deployment engineering teams, rack integration, finance, legal, and others. You will be heavily focused on roadmap planning and execution against a technology migration strategy. You will work with closely with two individuals from your immediate core category team (GSM and PLM) to drive and execute a well-rounded category strategy (GCM = You, GSM = Global Supply Manager, PLM = Product Lifecycle Manager). You will leverage your expertise to build supplier relationships and architect agreements to support AWS' growing infrastructure. You will make responsible sourcing decisions that consider customer security, time to market, technology benefit, quality and cost. 
 
About the team 
The Compute and AI/ML team is made up of global category managers (Procurement), supply chain managers (Supply Chain), product lifecycle managers (Lifecycle) who manage the broad base of infrastructure suppliers and internal amazon initiatives that help build the AWS cloud. We drive supply continuity, technology development and adoption, cost optimization, and internal supply chain systems development for compute and interconnect semiconductor categories. We are located throughout multiple regional hubs in the united states and work with suppliers and business partners globally. We are a mix of industry experts and those aspiring to grow our industry expertise.
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience</li><li>5+ years of professional or military experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree</li><li>Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level</li><li>Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations</li><li>Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
 
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, Silicon Sourcing

Qualtrics

<div><div>At Qualtrics, we create software the world&rsquo;s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform&mdash;we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention&mdash;but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.
 
 
When you join one of our teams, you&rsquo;ll be part of a nimble group that&rsquo;s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won&rsquo;t have to look to find growth opportunities&mdash;ready or not, they&rsquo;ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we&rsquo;re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that&rsquo;s work worth doing.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Procurement Sourcing Category Manager</div>

Why We Have This Role
<div>
<div>On the Qualtrics Procurement team, we aim to enable Qualtrics&rsquo; mission and vision by providing the right third-party solutions at the right time. We have embarked on an extensive transformation of our procurement operating model, focusing on implementing industry best practices and optimizing supplier spending. As the Sourcing Category Manager at Qualtrics, you will be working on establishing a resilient supply base, which will yield best value, including best-in-class TCO, SLAs, and other terms of partnership. This role supports Qualtrics' business globally and will require strong acumen, innovative (out of the box) approaches, and a resilient attitude. This role will require strong thought and people leadership, and the ability to manage one or more of the following categories:</div>
<ul><li>HR/Benefits &amp; Corporate</li>
<li>IT/Software</li>
<li>Labor</li>
</ul>
</div>How You&rsquo;ll Find Success
<div>
The ideal candidate for this position will find success by:</div>
<ul><li>Developing a strong category that incorporates best practices with a forward-looking multi-year strategy long-term</li>
<li>Developing key relationships within and outside Qualtrics</li>
<li>Driving fiscal discipline</li>
<li>Taking on a strong leadership role peers and partners</li>
<li>Listening to and appropriately addressing stakeholder feedback regarding experience and the overall program</li>
<li>Operating as a team player across executive levels, effectively collaborating with business units and functional partners</li>
<li>Supporting other business-related activities as directed by management</li>
<li>Exhibiting Core Competencies:
<ul><li>Proficient in &ldquo;Customer Value Creation&rdquo;</li>
<li>Positive, &ldquo;can do&rdquo; attitude</li>
<li>Propensity to operate independently while functioning as a team member</li>
<li>Proficiency in exercising &ldquo;soft power&rdquo; at various organizational levels, including C-level executives</li>
<li>Innovating and unconventional thinking (i.e. &ldquo;outside the box&rdquo;)</li>
<li>Envision, plan, and realize effective, customer-valued programs</li>
<li>Prioritize and redirect under pressure</li>
<li>Navigate and adapt in an ambiguous environment</li>
<li>Strong sense of personal accountability for the evolution and success of the entrusted space</li>
<li>&ldquo;Systems&rdquo; thinker</li>
<li>Cultural awareness</li>
<li>Effective communicator (i.e. message delivered through different methods, under various circumstances in a collaborative manner)</li>
</ul>
</li></ul>How You&rsquo;ll Grow
<ul>
<li>Lead with Influence: Develop your leadership skills, inspiring and motivating within your team.</li>
<li>Expand Your Horizons: Gain exposure to diverse work cultures and global business practices.</li>
<li>Become a Strategic Partner: Build strong relationships with senior leadership and contribute to Qualtrics' overall success.</li>
<li>Make a Lasting Impact: Leave a legacy of positive change, shaping the future of work for Qualtrics employees worldwide.</li>
</ul>
Things You&rsquo;ll Do
<ul>
<li>Act as a leader for the sourcing organization, driving sound, methodical, and ever-improving category space</li>
<li>Drive value for Qualtrics via its supply base, delivering savings, sound cash management, and value add partnerships</li>
<li>Lead strategic sourcing projects with business executives while running a full portfolio of sourcing relationships</li>
<li>Act as a consultant to business partners in the supplier sourcing process, communicating approach for supplier agreement negotiations and/or ongoing projects</li>
<li>Partner with internal organizations to: define moderate to complex product and/or service requirements; assist with identifying suppliers; run RFx process and evaluations; provide supplier evaluation framework; and make recommendations on supplier selection</li>
<li>Conduct analysis, coordinate key partner participation (Legal, Tax, Information Security, Finance, etc.), and execute supporting administrative processes</li>
<li>Facilitate efforts across multiple geographies in developing solutions to problems</li>
<li>Build, communicate, and execute on sourcing project work plan and timeline. Identify supporting efforts, dependencies, or barriers. Identify and track any sourcing issues, track and report progress</li>
<li>Draft and redline commercial components of master purchasing and service contracts, statements of work, and software as a service and licensing agreements</li>
<li>Assist with risk analysis to identify issues (financial, operational, and/or regulatory) and develop risk mitigation strategies. Communicate risks and alternative mitigation strategies to business owners and cross-functional partners</li>
<li>Support clients in the management of suppliers as it relates to communicating basic contract terms and expectations internally and to the supplier; provide support for contract changes, escalations, remediation, and termination planning</li>
<li>Perform category management and identify data and research resources in the industry. Track the competitive landscape and identify emerging supplier candidates</li>
<li>Handle administrative processes and activity reporting as needed to support projects.</li>
</ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For On Your Resume
<ul>
<li>5+ years of experience in Category/Sourcing management (see above for the category list)</li>
<li>Proven ability to influence stakeholders</li>
<li>Proven ability to deliver hard savings, build strong provider relations, and drive change</li>
<li>Complex project management with categories, such as Cloud, Software, Telecommunications, or other (see above)</li>
<li>Bachelors&rsquo; degree required/ MBA, JD, or other advanced degree in Supply Chain preferred</li>
</ul>
What You Should Know About This Team
<div>
<ul><li>The CFO &amp; Finance leadership team are highly invested in making finance build a strong team culture</li>
<li>Abundant learning opportunities - the leadership team prioritizes continual learning</li>
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Principal Analyst, Procurement

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization.
 
 
 How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and&mdash;most importantly&mdash;safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what&rsquo;s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos).
 
 
 If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you.
 
 
 Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!
 
 
 Prime Air is seeking an experienced Procurement Agent who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. You will have a record of being able to perform large scale processes and deliver results. You should have the ability to work under pressure, overcome obstacles and perform in changing environment.
 
 
 Our Procurement Agent is responsible for managing complex procurement activities, strategic sourcing, and vendor relationships to ensure optimal value for the organization. This role requires advanced negotiation skills and deep understanding of supply chain management.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Execute end-to-end procurement processes including PO placement, sourcing, bidding, negotiation, and contract management
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 Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost savings and improve operational efficiency
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 Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics
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 Analyze market conditions and pricing trends to identify cost reduction opportunities
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 Lead complex contract negotiations and ensure compliance with company policies
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 Monitor and report on key procurement metrics and KPIs
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 Mentor junior procurement team members
 
 
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 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 Key job responsibilities
 
 
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 Generate purchasing requisitions according to forecasted needs
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 Track and communicate delivery schedules with internal partners
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 Monitor and mitigate overall risk for new launches
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 Continuously work with the team to improve current processes
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 Collaborate with suppliers, to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance
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 Proactively communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders and recommend mitigations
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 Document and maintain records of procurement, order fulfillment, and transportation when applicable
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 Day-to-day order management, including transactional issue resolution and critical information gathering regarding schedules, invoices, tracking info, etc.
 
 
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 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 5+ years of program or project management experience
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 5+ years of supply chain experience
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 Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
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 Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
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 Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
 
 
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 Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
 
 
 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - Amazon.com Services LLC
 
 
 Job ID: A3128787
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Sr. Procurement Agent, Prime Air

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