Procurement Specialist, WWRGD Pipeline Equipment Team
Join our Worldwide Retail Grocery Delivery (WWRGD) Procurement team as a Procurement Specialist and help us revolutionize how we standardize, and optimize Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) across WWRGD!
Are you passionate about supplier partnerships and procurement excellence? Do you thrive on simplifying complex processes and standardizing solutions across multiple business lines? As a Procurement Specialist on our team, you'll be the single-threaded owner for FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) procurement. You'll leverage data analytics to identify optimization opportunities, lead cross-functional sourcing events, and collaborate with teams across World Wide Retail Grocery and Development Team to aggregate demand and achieve enterprise-level buying leverage. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence procurement strategy, build strong supplier relationships, and implement innovative cost reduction initiatives that directly impact our growing retail footprint. If you're ready to challenge the status quo, think creatively about procurement solutions, and make a measurable difference in a fast-paced, customer-obsessed environment—we want to hear from you!
Key job responsibilities
- Project Execution: Execute FF&E procurement plans per program direction, ensuring all purchase orders and equipment deliveries align with project timelines and budget constraints.
- On-Time, Under-Budget Delivery: Manage procurement operations to deliver projects on schedule and within budget; track purchase orders from execution through delivery to ensure timely completion.
- Vendor Partnerships: Create and nurture strong vendor partnerships; ensure quality compliance and timely deliveries.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with internal teams including Design, Construction, Finance, Operations, and Category Management to coordinate procurement activities and resolve project challenges.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve procurement obstacles quickly in a fast-paced environment; develop creative solutions to keep projects moving forward.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve stakeholder experience.
- Budget Management: Track and manage budgets across multiple sites and projects; optimize spending while maintaining quality standards.
- Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and procedures.
A day in the life
As a Procurement Specialist on the WWRGD team, you'll manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages. Your day includes joining OAC calls to align on project timelines, creating and reconciling budgets for financial accuracy, and conducting vendor meetings to strengthen partnerships. You'll request and review quotes, process purchase orders and invoices, and redline plans to verify equipment specifications. Project management is central—tracking projects from kickoff through closeout while ensuring on-time, under-budget delivery. The fast-paced environment requires constant problem-solving to overcome obstacles and keep store openings on schedule.
- 3+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- Experience in procurement
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
USA, CA, Santa Monica - 72,600.00 - 108,200.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 61,800.00 - 108,200.00 USD annually
Are you passionate about supplier partnerships and procurement excellence? Do you thrive on simplifying complex processes and standardizing solutions across multiple business lines? As a Procurement Specialist on our team, you'll be the single-threaded owner for FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) procurement. You'll leverage data analytics to identify optimization opportunities, lead cross-functional sourcing events, and collaborate with teams across World Wide Retail Grocery and Development Team to aggregate demand and achieve enterprise-level buying leverage. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence procurement strategy, build strong supplier relationships, and implement innovative cost reduction initiatives that directly impact our growing retail footprint. If you're ready to challenge the status quo, think creatively about procurement solutions, and make a measurable difference in a fast-paced, customer-obsessed environment—we want to hear from you!
Key job responsibilities
- Project Execution: Execute FF&E procurement plans per program direction, ensuring all purchase orders and equipment deliveries align with project timelines and budget constraints.
- On-Time, Under-Budget Delivery: Manage procurement operations to deliver projects on schedule and within budget; track purchase orders from execution through delivery to ensure timely completion.
- Vendor Partnerships: Create and nurture strong vendor partnerships; ensure quality compliance and timely deliveries.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with internal teams including Design, Construction, Finance, Operations, and Category Management to coordinate procurement activities and resolve project challenges.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve procurement obstacles quickly in a fast-paced environment; develop creative solutions to keep projects moving forward.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve stakeholder experience.
- Budget Management: Track and manage budgets across multiple sites and projects; optimize spending while maintaining quality standards.
- Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and procedures.
A day in the life
As a Procurement Specialist on the WWRGD team, you'll manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages. Your day includes joining OAC calls to align on project timelines, creating and reconciling budgets for financial accuracy, and conducting vendor meetings to strengthen partnerships. You'll request and review quotes, process purchase orders and invoices, and redline plans to verify equipment specifications. Project management is central—tracking projects from kickoff through closeout while ensuring on-time, under-budget delivery. The fast-paced environment requires constant problem-solving to overcome obstacles and keep store openings on schedule.
Basic Qualifications
- 2+ years of supply chain experience- 3+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- Experience in procurement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement softwareAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Santa Monica - 72,600.00 - 108,200.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 61,800.00 - 108,200.00 USD annually
