What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Procurement Manager, Amazon Cloud Logistics position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’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 — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’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’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’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver 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!
Major Responsibilities:
· Manage Request for Proposals (RFPs) and sourcing events for global transportation services.
· Manage the data integrity and accuracy of the transportation rate card across a global network and multiple modes of transportation
· Create a “learn by doing” environment by engaging with internal and external business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction
· Partner with your team to oversee sourcing events and assist in the launching of RFP’s, develop analytical models / automation efforts while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both your operations & other business partners
· Benchmark rate information versus historic pricing and versus competition
· Recommend, develop, and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in accurately managing the rate card and vendor submissions accordingly
· Identify, develop, manage, and execute analyses to uncover areas of opportunity and present written business recommendations.
· Analyze and solve business problems at their root.
Key job responsibilities
Sourcing & negotiating Transportation rates.
Onboarding new programs or expansion
Pricing and Market analytics
Budget planning
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’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’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’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’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’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related
· 3 years of experience in supply chain management, global transportation, and data interpretation of business impact and results
· 3 years of experience with Excel advanced tools (pivots, lookups, etc.)
- Knowledge of Freight rates and pricing structures across multiple modes of transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Proven experience within a Logistics, Transportation, or Distribution Center processes and systems
· Advanced problem solving and root cause analysis combined with proven ability to communicate those analysis
· Highly analytical, detail oriented and strong business sense; proven ability to manage new ideas and creative solutions
· Manage and prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, growing and ambiguous environment
· Solid Project Management Skills
· Experience working with Coupa Sourcing Optimization and/or Coupa Sourcing
· Basic experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL, Tableau, MSAccess, Essbase and/or Cognos) and other financial systems such (i.e. Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
