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strategic sourcing specialist special projects global corporate procurement gcp

Amazon

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Amazon Global Corporate Procurement (GCP) is looking for high-performing individuals to serve as the go-to resource for early stage and highly confidential businesses across Amazon. This role will drive cost efficiencies and help internal teams scale quickly. The Special Projects Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports a wide variety of functions (Source-to-Pay, negotiation, vendor management, process improvement, supply chain) for internal businesses that need to rapidly scale from small projects to multi-million dollar opportunities.
 
 
 Strategic Sourcing Specialists, working under the general direction of more senior team members, manage strategic data analysis to identify new customers and drive sourcing engagements across Amazon teams and subsidiaries. In this role, you'll design innovative sourcing and vendor management strategies and lead sourcing engagements across a wide range of business units. Your mission? Improve performance, optimize efficiency, ensure top-notch quality, and enable new initiatives to launch and scale with lightning speed.
 
 
 Demonstrating a passionate commitment to solving innovative problems, you will help identify new business opportunities for the Sourcing team, handle and execute sourcing initiatives, and vendor management; communicating efficiently and effectively with stakeholders across various business units. Adept at juggling multiple priorities, you will thrive in the fast-paced, dynamic environment, contributing to both short-term tactical and long-term strategic efforts.
 
 
 Does this sound like your next great challenge? If you're passionate about finding the right products,, goods and services at the right time from the right suppliers and comfortable with ambiguity we want to hear from you.
 
 
 Come join our fast-paced, innovative team and help Amazon make history in Corporate Procurement.
 
 
 Apply today!
 
 
 A day in the life
 
 
 As a Special Projects Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will support complex sourcing projects from start to finish. This will involve closely engaging with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders to identify sourcing strategy - that balances business needs, effort, and efficiencies.
 
 
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 Identify new internal customers and sourcing opportunities utilizing analysis from multiple sources
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 Review spend data, contract pipelines, and market trends for key spend categories
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 Contribute to cross-functional team meetings to align on Source-to-Pay priorities and requirements
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 Contribute to ongoing customer and vendor management, including development of category and vendor management plans
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 Partner with business, finance, and legal leaders to identify and implement Procure-to-Pay best practices including savings and controllership
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 Work closely with engineers, scientists, technical stakeholders, and leadership to ensure products and services meet the needs of the business
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 Conduct market research and prepare RFP documents for upcoming sourcing projects
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 Manage the RFP process, evaluate proposals, negotiate commercial deal terms and contracts, and create award recommendations
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 Provide procurement analytics and insights to support data-driven decision making
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 Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in strategic sourcing
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 Track spend and consumption across key agreements. Identify associated risks
 
 
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 About The Team
 
 
 
 Our Global Corporate Procurement (GCP) special projects team engages with early stage Amazon teams that do not otherwise have dedicated procurement , business development, or vendor management support. This team focuses on the unique needs of early stage teams to increase cost efficiencies and as a value-added accelerator. The team serves as internal consultants and embedded procurement resources across multiple categories and industries.
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 BS/BA degree
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 3+ years of relevant Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Business Development or Data Analysis experience
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 MBA/MS degree
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 3+ years of in-depth experience in best-in-class procurement practices (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.), including highly technical or highly complex spend categories
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 Experience working in a startup environment to address immediate tactical purchasing needs while building for future-scale
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 Extremely customer-focused and takes the time to understand the needs of the business
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 Passionate self-starter with the highest integrity and ethics
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 Strong negotiator with proven experience in setting negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations
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 Working knowledge of the basic types of commercial agreement structures and the function and purpose of key legal terms
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 Ability to assess risk and concisely explain complex issues to principal business owners
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 Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly synthesize, distill and draw conclusions on large amounts of disparate data
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 Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
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 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 
 
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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 $84,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $147,900/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: A3098279
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Special Projects, Global Corporate Procurement (GCP)

MCW Events

WHO WE ARE MCW Events is a team of event logistics specialists who have the pleasure of waking up every day and doing exactly what we love to do &ndash; solving problems, managing logistics and executing highly successful events. We specialize in virtual &amp; hybrid experiences, experiential technology, public events, conferences, corporate meetings, special events, incentive trips and broadcast design. We focus on delivering innovative events and conferences that start with a thorough understanding of audience, budget goals and objectives. Our company approach is about infusing creativity into every event, maximizing communication and networking opportunities, increasing an event&rsquo;s effectiveness and messaging, and leveraging technology and online marketing tools.GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITIONThe Sourcing and Housing Manager plays a pivotal role in designing and executing comprehensive housing strategies for multi-hotel and citywide conventions. This individual brings a diverse background that bridges hotel operations, large-scale event logistics, and client management - ensuring a seamless attendee experience from contracting through final room pickup.A strong understanding of hotel contracting, strategic negotiation, and risk mitigation is essential. This role requires a multi-talented professional capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while collaborating closely with MCW Events&rsquo; internal teams and external client stakeholders.The ideal candidate is a self-starter and natural collaborator with exceptional communication skills, strong time management, and the ability to remain poised under pressure. Above all, this person embodies MCW Events&rsquo; hallmark of &ldquo;white glove&rdquo; client service, delivering precision, professionalism, and partnership in every interaction.COMPENSATION Salary Range: $70,000 - $89,000Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Unlimited PTO, TSA Clear and Global EntryJOB DESCRIPTIONThis is a multi-dimensional position ideal for someone with a solid foundation in housing management and a curiosity to grow into hotel sourcing and contracting. The Sourcing and Housing Manager will play a hands-on role in delivering both strategic and operational excellence across the following areas:Housing Strategy Housing Plan Development &amp; Execution<ul><li>Develop and communicate comprehensive housing event plans and strategies to clients and internal MCW Events teams, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.</li><li>Design and oversee the execution of the full housing strategy, including:</li><li>External and internal communication plans</li><li>Attendee and customer communications</li><li>Vendor and staff housing registration</li><li>Cutoff and rooming list audit plans</li><li>Comp room usage and reconciliation</li><li>Attrition and slippage avoidance strategies</li><li>Ensure all housing processes align with client budget objectives, delivering value-driven recommendations that balance cost efficiency and attendee experience.</li></ul>Operational Oversight &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>Maintain a strong understanding of hotel contract terms, including attrition, slippage, rates, taxes, comps, commissions, rebates, and cancellation clauses.</li><li>Verify all commissions, rebates, and contractual concessions ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation.</li><li>Uphold compliance with GDPR and all applicable data privacy regulations within housing and registration systems.</li><li>Track and manage key contract deadlines in MCW Events&rsquo; project management tools, ensuring visibility for internal teams and clients.</li></ul>Reporting, Auditing &amp; Technology<ul><li>Maintain accurate, up-to-date hotel pickup and forecasting reports for weekly internal and client updates.</li><li>Lead the auditing of rooming lists, final invoices, and post-event reconciliation.</li><li>Drive all housing information and updates on preferred websites and registration platforms, ensuring the Hotel &amp; Hospitality Coordinator completes platform-related tasks accurately.</li><li>Develop and manage clear status reporting processes for internal teams, clients, and hotel partners, ensuring timely and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle</li></ul>Hotel Sourcing Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the end-to-end hotel sourcing process for meetings, incentives, and large-scale conventions, from RFP development to contract signature.</li><li>Collaborate with clients and internal MCW Events teams to define event objectives, space requirements, destination preferences, and budget parameters.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive destination and property research, evaluating hotel options based on capacity, location, pricing, and attendee experience.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategy with client goals, risk standards, and contractual compliance expectations.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel partners, global sales offices, and convention bureaus.</li></ul>RFP Development &amp; Analysis<ul><li>Create, manage, and distribute hotel RFPs via Cvent ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timely communication.</li><li>Collect and analyze hotel proposals, comparing key data points including rates, concessions, and contractual terms.</li><li>Prepare polished, client-ready comparison grids, sourcing summaries, and presentation decks that highlight best-fit recommendations.</li><li>Provide consultative insights to clients, presenting sourcing outcomes clearly and guiding them toward optimal decision-making.</li></ul>Contract Negotiation &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>Lead contract negotiations to secure competitive rates, value-added concessions, and favorable terms aligned with MCW Events&rsquo; risk policies.</li><li>Review and redline hotel contracts to ensure all negotiated terms are properly reflected.</li><li>Ensure all agreements are properly executed, archived, and accessible to key internal and client stakeholders.</li></ul>Reporting, Communication &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>Maintain clear communication with internal MCW Events teams throughout the sourcing and contracting process to ensure project alignment.</li><li>Track key sourcing milestones and contract deadlines in MCW Events&rsquo; project management systems.</li><li>Contribute to post-event reporting and analysis to capture sourcing trends, performance metrics, and cost savings achieved.</li><li>Collaborate closely with the MCW Events team to ensure seamless transition from contract execution to housing management.</li><li>Managing commission requests and tracking post program execution.</li></ul>ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES<ul><li>Minimum of three years experience in hotel (CSM, revenue, banquets, sales), housing operations and/or account manager experience required</li><li>Self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and confidently move projects forward with minimal oversight</li><li>Obsessed with accuracy, timelines, and organized files</li><li>Strong written and verbal communicator (professional, but never robotic)</li><li>Google Workspace pro (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Cvent and Passkey familiarity</li><li>Availability to work nights or weekends during events</li><li>Ability to travel onsite when needed</li></ul>WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE<ul><li>Logistics are managed with a high level of precision, attention to detail, and thorough quality checks at every stage</li><li>Ability to assist teammates with cross functional training</li><li>Ability to speak knowledgeably about past experiences with roles in the housing manager role</li><li>Ability to manage upward, negotiate competing priorities, and communicate challenges as they arise</li><li>Maintaining calm under pressure, as well an understanding of when to bring in help if necessary</li></ul>LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES <ul><li>Commitment and Passion</li><li>Creativity and Innovation</li><li>Driver of Results and Goals</li><li>Customer Service Focused</li><li>Independent Contributor</li><li>Good Communicator</li><li>Positive &quot;Can Do&quot; Attitude</li><li>Accountability</li><li>Strong Team Collaborator</li><li>Self Motivator</li><li>Detail Oriented</li></ul>MCW Events is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. MCW Events 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 legally protected status.Job Type: Full-timePay: $70,000.00 - $89,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Please share an example or two of your strong organizational skills? (I.e. tell us how you keep all your ducks in a row)</li><li>Contract review and negotiation is a key responsibility for this role. Share a little about your stellar skills in this department. </li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Hotel management or housing operations: 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>25% (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98103

SOURCING AND HOUSING MANAGER

Amazon Web Services

<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. 
 
This position is located in Herndon, VA; Austin, TX; or Seattle, WA. 
 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS Infrastructure Service (AIS) 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 AIS Power &amp; Cooling team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own sourcing and supply management for Data Center Power &amp; Cooling Equipment. Our Procurement Managers are experts in their industries who deliver the supply that helps drive the explosive growth of AWS.
 
 
As a member of the Power and Cooling Procurement Team, you will manage the end-to-end global sourcing and supply chain for one or more of the categories that reside within the Power and Cooling Equipment space supporting AWS Data Center build projects. This role's primary responsibility is to maintain unconstrained supply on a global scale for the responsible categories and work with our internal customers and business partners to understand demand signals and drive the appropriate supply strategies to deliver continuity of supply. This has to be achieved while enabling procurement with low cost structure and flexibility in adapting to volatile demand. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Develop, implement, and manages sourcing and supply chain strategies on a global scale</li><li>Drive the strategic aspects of large complex cross-functional projects</li><li>Develop and maintain supplier capacity modeling</li><li>Remove sole/single-source risks from the supply chain</li><li>Understand demand inputs and position supply to support unconstrained growth at AWS scale in both the short-term and long-term horizons</li><li>Engage with global supply chain counterparts to drive leading supply chain practices and initiatives</li><li>Partner with engineering teams to drive NPI initiatives and value-engineering initiatives.</li><li>Drive innovation through the supply chain and influence industry practices</li><li>Develop analytical reports to deliver information to business partners and stakeholders that support improved decision making</li><li>Manage supplier lead times and drive them to meet AWS business requirements</li><li>Manage supplier performance and allocation of material to demands based on priority</li><li>Be a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage</li><li>Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals</li><li>Identify and drive realization of opportunities for sustainable, scalable, relative advantage in your category</li><li>Requires travel up to 15% of the year</li></ul> 
About the team 
Diverse Experiences
 
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn&rsquo;t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don&rsquo;t let it stop you from applying.
 
 
Why AWS 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world&rsquo;s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating &mdash; that&rsquo;s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. 
 
Diverse Experiences 
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn&rsquo;t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don&rsquo;t let it stop you from applying. 
 
Work/Life Balance 
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there&rsquo;s nothing we can&rsquo;t achieve in the cloud. 
 
Inclusive Team Culture 
Here at AWS, it&rsquo;s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. 
 
Mentorship and Career Growth 
We&rsquo;re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth&rsquo;s Best Employer. That&rsquo;s why you&rsquo;ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction and key contracting provisions/requirements</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or advanced degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field, or 6+ related experience</li><li>4+ years experience in electrical, mechanical, infrastructure or data center construction industries</li><li>6+ years experience in supplier performance management in sourcing and/or supply chain with direct ownership of executive-level negotiation</li><li>6+ years experience of end-to-end supply chain management with emphasis on flexibility and scalability</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field</li><li>10+ years of relevant supply chain and/or sourcing experience</li><li>Direct experience in backup or prime power generation</li><li>Able to model supply chain and sourcing strategies to define cost and performance impacts, trade-offs, and risks</li><li>Experience with design and vision-setting for technology infrastructure investment, providing financial savings in an end to end supply chain</li><li>Direct responsibility for modeling strategies for a complex supply chain that has experienced an increase in scale and complexity of demand.</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. Global Procurement Manager, AWS Infrastructure Services

King County, WA

JOB
 King County Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking an IT Contract Specialist III. The primary purpose of this role is to provide specialized subject matter expertise in Sourcing, Procurement Development (Formal & Informal Solicitations: RFIs, RFPs, ITBs, RFQs), Contract Negotiation, and Ongoing Contract Management and Administration of Information Technology software, services, equipment, and supplies that support KCIT operations and projects. This position plays a critical role in managing and mitigating the inherent risks associated with IT procurement and contracting, helping protect King County from potential litigation, public scrutiny, or unforeseen costs resulting from unclear or non-compliant contractual terms.The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, combining a big-picture perspective with an attention to detail to identify viable solutions and proactively mitigate risk.KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation. KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 Sourcing & Procurement Lead the procurement of IT software, services, equipment, materials, and supplies to support KCIT operations and projects.Contract Management Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, performance monitoring, and closeout.Risk Mitigation Identify and mitigate financial, technical, and compliance risks associated with IT contracts to safeguard County interests.Compliance Ensure all contracting activities adhere to applicable IT and procurement policies, regulations, and County and State laws.Contract Negotiation Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with vendors to protect the County and achieve optimal outcomes.Collaboration Work closely with internal stakeholders—including KCIT staff, project managers, technical leads, business analysts, legal counsel (Prosecuting Attorney's Office), and Procurement—as well as external partners such as vendors and contractors.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 Hybrid WorkThe Business & Finance Team within KCIT works as a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. ClassificationContract Specialist III - 224001Union This position is not represented by a union. Work ScheduleThe normal work week for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay. Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Are you ready to APPLY!?The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A completed King County Application detailing your experience and qualifications is required. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered. QuestionsIf you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ira Becton, irbecton@kingcounty.gov or 206-492-6919.

IT Contract Specialist III

Amazon.com

<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! 
 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a highly effective candidate to identify, create, develop and integrate innovative technology to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world.
 
 
This role will lead sourcing, pricing, geo-diversity, and second source manufacturing efforts for supply resiliency for AI/ML products added to our product roadmap.This role will manage the additional supply chain complexity when qualifying suppliers and manufacturing lines when transitioning from development to Mass Production. Additionally, this role will deliver our component multi-sourcing strategies, pricing, and enable contract manufacturing for the same platforms to ensure supply chain resiliency for our expanding AI/ML roadmap. This role will lead line qualification, capacity planning, and contract agreements during product development so that at launch, manufacturing capacity is scalable to meet our customer needs.
 
 
AWS serves over a million active customers in more than 190 countries. We are steadily expanding global infrastructure to help our customers achieve lower latency and higher throughput. As our customers grow their businesses, AWS will continue to provide infrastructure that meets their global requirements. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Develop and implement Mechanical sourcing strategies for AWS hardware infrastructure.</li><li>Develop and implement sourcing strategies for AWS hardware infrastructure.</li><li>Understand industry and technology trends.</li><li>Identify key technology trends in the industry and drive supplier product roadmaps and execute on strategic initiatives in those products.</li><li>Negotiate and implement complex supplier agreements and contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Develop negotiations strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationship with suppliers.</li><li>Responsible to provide weekly core-team updates, deliver executive level updates on a monthly basis, and will be responsible for vendor escalations in order to resolve any issues related to his/her category.</li><li>Present to senior leadership via written narratives.</li></ul> 
About the team 
Professional traits that are necessary for Amazon leaders: 
<ul><li>Exhibits excellent judgment</li><li>Has high standards (is never satisfied with the status quo)</li><li>Is able to dive deep and is never out of touch with the details of the business</li><li>Expects and requires innovation of her/his team</li><li>Has passion and convictions and the innate ability to inspire passion in others</li><li>Strong results orientation</li><li>Thinks big</li></ul> 
Why AWS? 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world&rsquo;s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating &mdash; that&rsquo;s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. 
 
Diverse Experiences 
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn&rsquo;t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don&rsquo;t let it stop you from applying. 
 
Work/Life Balance 
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there&rsquo;s nothing we can&rsquo;t achieve in the cloud. 
 
Inclusive Team Culture 
Here at AWS, it&rsquo;s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. 
 
Mentorship and Career Growth 
We&rsquo;re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth&rsquo;s Best Employer. That&rsquo;s why you&rsquo;ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience</li><li>5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field</li><li>Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations</li><li>Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis</li><li>Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python</li><li>Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience</li><li>Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field</li><li>Experience in program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process</li><li>Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies</li></ul> 
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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 $71,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153,000/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>

Global Category Manager, Amazon Custom Modules

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited

<div>Company Description 
Turner &amp; Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people&rsquo;s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world&rsquo;s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world&rsquo;s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner &amp; Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 
Job Description 
We are recruiting procurement, contracts, and supply chain professionals for our Program Advisory business. Our mission is to provide transformational and strategic advice by leveraging our expertise in the infrastructure, real estate and natural resources sectors; and deliver tangible value to our clients. Our focus is to bring innovation to our clients and our projects, focusing on the next generation advisory techniques including procurement modelling, digitalization, and sustainability.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who would like to help us grow our business and bring a step change to procurement in the program advisory industry. You will have the opportunity to work with experts in the field of procurement, contracts and supply chain, develop new capabilities and work on some of the most exciting projects in North America. At the same time, you will be at the forefront of our thought leadership and part in the development of our toolkit.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on transformational, strategic or delivery roles on major programs. Some of the roles that you will be delivering include:<ul><li>
Implementation of transformational initiatives:<ul><li>
Category management</li><li>
Program contract development</li><li>
Supply chain rationalization</li><li>
Supplier relationship management</li><li>
Supplier performance management</li><li>
Procurement centers of excellence</li><li>
Innovation and industrial strategy</li><li>
Collaboration business relationship strategies</li><li>
Compliance management</li></ul></li><li>
Implementation of strategic initiatives:<ul><li>
Market intelligence analysis</li><li>
Delivery models and procurement and contract strategies</li><li>
Supply chain integration strategy</li><li>
Business case and commercial strategies</li><li>
Contract performance strategy</li></ul></li><li>
Delivery of major programs and projects:<ul><li>
Market engagement</li><li>
Development of procurement and contract documentation</li><li>
RFP and proposal management and evaluation</li><li>
Commercial contract drafting</li><li>
Contract and commercial alignment</li><li>
Contract performance management</li><li>
Commercial peer reviews</li></ul></li></ul>
Duties:
In addition to the delivery of our projects and commissions, the candidates will have direct influence in the development and delivery of the Turner &amp; Townsend strategy. We thrive in continuous improvement and developing new and more efficient techniques to deliver projects for our clients. From procurement and commercial modelling to the use of technology in procurement, contracts and supply chain management, we are looking for candidates who share the same passion for making a difference.
Some of the additional duties that we would like you to help us with are:<ul><li>
Contributing to the development our capabilities catalogue, focusing on how technology can help our clients and our industry</li><li>
Help with the management of the team, providing support and team management</li><li>
Assist with our business development and business acquisition activities</li><li>
Helping us to create a better place to work through our People initiatives</li><li>
Take ownership for specific corporate programs and deliver tangible results</li><li>
Engage in external thought leadership development and become a recognizable go-to-person for our services</li><li>
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
We recognize the multi-dimensional challenges that we face in our industry, and we are looking for candidates that can give this breadth and depth of knowledge to help our clients and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. 
We do not require a prescriptive set of skills. We will evaluate candidates based on their experience, skills and ability to contribute to our business.
The following sets of requirements are a guideline of what we look for, but it is not a definitive list:<ul><li>
Demonstrable experience in procurement, contracts or supply chain management in large capital projects within manufacturing/technology, life sciences, real estate, public works, or infrastructure to be able to work independently from a set of requirements or specifications</li><li>
Confident, independent, and able to work autonomously without need for supervision</li><li>
Experience delivering our services on the sectors in which we operate such as infrastructure, oil &amp; gas, Net Zero, pharmaceutical, government, manufacturing or real estate</li><li>
Has successfully delivered contractual frameworks and templates that enable successful project delivery and realize economies of scale across our portfolios.</li><li>
Client management experience, being able to develop and deliver presentations and reports in a clear, concise, and confident manner to all levels of client organization including C-Suite</li><li>
Extensive working knowledge of key procurement, contracts or supply chain management techniques as well as understanding of regional differences</li><li>
Has applied knowledge in the above domains to underpin broader business change management across large scale capital works projects</li><li>
Knowledge and experience of construction and professional services contracts and/or supply chain agreements. In addition, knowledge, and experience to develop RFQ/RFP documents and their associated procurement process to include proposal evaluation and recommendation to the client.</li><li>
Confident, independent, and able to work autonomously without need for supervision.</li></ul>
Desired Qualifications and Accreditations:<ul><li>
University degree, preferably in Engineering, Law, Construction Management or Supply Chain Management.</li><li>
Professional accreditations in a related field such as, but not limited to, Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or Chartered Institute of Procurement Specialists (CIPS).</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$180K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner &amp; Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner &amp; Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#LI-MK3<div></div>
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.</div>

Senior Consultant - Procurement, Contracts and Supply Chain - Program Advisory

<div>Company Description 
Turner &amp; Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people&rsquo;s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world&rsquo;s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world&rsquo;s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner &amp; Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 
Job Description 
We are recruiting procurement, contracts, and supply chain professionals for our Program Advisory business. Our mission is to provide transformational and strategic advice by leveraging our expertise in the infrastructure, real estate and natural resources sectors; and deliver tangible value to our clients. Our focus is to bring innovation to our clients and our projects, focusing on the next generation advisory techniques including procurement modelling, digitalization, and sustainability.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who would like to help us grow our business and bring a step change to procurement in the program advisory industry. You will have the opportunity to work with experts in the field of procurement, contracts and supply chain, develop new capabilities and work on some of the most exciting projects in North America. At the same time, you will be at the forefront of our thought leadership and part in the development of our toolkit.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on transformational, strategic or delivery roles on major programs. Some of the roles that you will be delivering include:<ul><li>
Implementation of transformational initiatives:<ul><li>
Category management</li><li>
Program contract development</li><li>
Supply chain rationalization</li><li>
Supplier relationship management</li><li>
Supplier performance management</li><li>
Procurement centers of excellence</li><li>
Innovation and industrial strategy</li><li>
Collaboration business relationship strategies</li><li>
Compliance management</li></ul></li><li>
Implementation of strategic initiatives:<ul><li>
Market intelligence analysis</li><li>
Delivery models and procurement and contract strategies</li><li>
Supply chain integration strategy</li><li>
Business case and commercial strategies</li><li>
Contract performance strategy</li></ul></li><li>
Delivery of major programs and projects:<ul><li>
Market engagement</li><li>
Development of procurement and contract documentation</li><li>
RFP and proposal management and evaluation</li><li>
Commercial contract drafting</li><li>
Contract and commercial alignment</li><li>
Contract performance management</li><li>
Commercial peer reviews</li></ul></li></ul>
Duties:
In addition to the delivery of our projects and commissions, the candidates will have direct influence in the development and delivery of the Turner &amp; Townsend strategy. We thrive in continuous improvement and developing new and more efficient techniques to deliver projects for our clients. From procurement and commercial modelling to the use of technology in procurement, contracts and supply chain management, we are looking for candidates who share the same passion for making a difference.
Some of the additional duties that we would like you to help us with are:<ul><li>
Contributing to the development our capabilities catalogue, focusing on how technology can help our clients and our industry</li><li>
Help with the management of the team, providing support and team management</li><li>
Assist with our business development and business acquisition activities</li><li>
Helping us to create a better place to work through our People initiatives</li><li>
Take ownership for specific corporate programs and deliver tangible results</li><li>
Engage in external thought leadership development and become a recognizable go-to-person for our services</li><li>
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
We recognize the multi-dimensional challenges that we face in our industry, and we are looking for candidates that can give this breadth and depth of knowledge to help our clients and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. 
We do not require a prescriptive set of skills. We will evaluate candidates based on their experience, skills and ability to contribute to our business.
The following sets of requirements are a guideline of what we look for, but it is not a definitive list:<ul><li>
Demonstrable experience in procurement, contracts or supply chain management in large capital projects within manufacturing/technology, life sciences, real estate, public works, or infrastructure to be able to work independently from a set of requirements or specifications</li><li>
Confident, independent, and able to work autonomously without need for supervision</li><li>
Experience delivering our services on the sectors in which we operate such as infrastructure, oil &amp; gas, Net Zero, pharmaceutical, government, manufacturing or real estate</li><li>
Has successfully delivered contractual frameworks and templates that enable successful project delivery and realize economies of scale across our portfolios.</li><li>
Client management experience, being able to develop and deliver presentations and reports in a clear, concise, and confident manner to all levels of client organization including C-Suite</li><li>
Extensive working knowledge of key procurement, contracts or supply chain management techniques as well as understanding of regional differences</li><li>
Has applied knowledge in the above domains to underpin broader business change management across large scale capital works projects</li><li>
Knowledge and experience of construction and professional services contracts and/or supply chain agreements. In addition, knowledge, and experience to develop RFQ/RFP documents and their associated procurement process to include proposal evaluation and recommendation to the client.</li><li>
Confident, independent, and able to work autonomously without need for supervision.</li></ul>
Desired Qualifications and Accreditations:<ul><li>
University degree, preferably in Engineering, Law, Construction Management or Supply Chain Management.</li><li>
Professional accreditations in a related field such as, but not limited to, Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or Chartered Institute of Procurement Specialists (CIPS).</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$205K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner &amp; Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications.
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner &amp; Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#LI-MK3<div></div>
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner &amp; Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner &amp; Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner &amp; Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner &amp; Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner &amp; Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner &amp; Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.</div>

Associate Director - Procurement, Contracts and Supply Chain - Program Advisory

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