Procurement Specialist III, Global Procurement Organization GPO

About This Role

The Global Procurement Organization (GPO) at Amazon is seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Specialist III to support senior leadership in driving organizational excellence and strategic initiatives. This role involves leading strategic initiatives focused on transforming and optimizing GPO operations through data-driven insights, process automation, and cross-functional program management. The specialist will own end-to-end program governance and drive operational excellence across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to develop, track, and report on GPO strategic goals and key performance indicators
• Prepare comprehensive materials for XBR's (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual) business reviews, and executive-level presentations
• Maintain meticulous tracking systems for organizational goals, ensuring alignment with broader strategic imperatives
• Synthesize complex data and information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership decision-making
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders across the procurement organization
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and dependencies for strategic projects and leadership commitments
• Prepare executive-level communications, briefing documents, and strategic planning materials
• Facilitate information flow between senior leadership and broader organizational teams
• Develop and maintain robust systems for tracking procurement metrics, goals, and strategic initiatives
• Create and manage documentation standards that ensure consistency and accuracy across leadership materials
• Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness of strategic planning activities
• Support budget planning and resource allocation processes with accurate data and analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links)
• Experience producing executive-level written materials and presenting to executive audiences
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic planning, program management, or business operations
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership or executive-level stakeholders in a large, complex organization
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously with competing priorities in ambiguous environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work with large datasets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic planning, program management, or business operations

Nice to Have

• Experience in a Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production/Procurement, Distribution, Logistics or related environment/operations
• Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing operations environment
• Familiarity with XBR processes, strategic planning frameworks, and executive governance models
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable insights and drive data-driven decision-making
• Experience working across multiple geographies and with globally distributed teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive large-scale execution and entrepreneurial innovation
• Experience in matrix organizations with proven ability to influence without direct authority

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits