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Sr. Procurement Sustainability Mgr-Strategic Engagement and Partnership , Global Procurement Sustainability, GPO

Amazon

Amazon

Sales & Business Development, Operations
Bellevue, WA, USA
Posted on Nov 9, 2024

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Lead Amazon's Sustainability Transformation as our Strategic Engagement and Partnership Program Manager
Are you a visionary leader driven to create positive change? Join our dynamic Global Sustainability team and spearhead the creation and implementation of Amazon's GPS Strategic Engagement and partnership initiatives. As our Program Manager for ESG, you will have the opportunity to drive transformative strategies that position Amazon as a force for good, elevating our social, economic, and environmental impact worldwide through best practices in sustainability and supplier diversity.
Main Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Cross-Functional leaders: You will partner with leaders across Amazon's Worldwide Operations, including Sustainability, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Development, Public Policy, and more. Leverage your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to align on key messaging, policies, and global campaigns that advance our ESG agenda. Work closely with communications, policy, and marketing teams to craft compelling executive-level content, ensure policy alignment, and amplify our impact at key supplier diversity and ESG activations and initiatives.
Champion Innovative Supplier Diversity: You will develop forward-thinking strategies to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive supply chain. Identify and onboard impactful new suppliers, driving positive change in communities worldwide. Showcase your strategic skills as you streamline processes, track KPIs, and proactively mitigate risks. Partners with advocacy organizations to execute this.
Elevate Amazon's Sustainability Leadership: As a trusted partner to industry-leading organizations, NGOs, and government entities Mission
To accelerate good for the people and planet through purpose-led procurement.
Business Operations
Driving responsible procurement in the value chain to protect the environment, promote economic growth, safeguard human rights, advance social equity while fostering community impact.
, you will position Amazon as a trailblazer in corporate sustainability. Spearhead high-profile collaborations and thought leadership initiatives that solidify our reputation as a driver of positive global transformation. Leverage your branding, marketing, and content creation expertise to build buy-in and engagement for our sustainability vision.
Thrive in a Dynamic, Purpose-Driven Environment: This role will challenge you to excel in an ambiguous, fast-paced setting. Your ability to navigate complexity, think critically, and drive operational excellence will be key to your success. If you're a visionary leader passionate about creating sustainable impact, we want to hear from you.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in program management or supply chain operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of program management experience
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with ESG initiatives and sustainability strategies
• Lean/Six Sigma expertise
• Expertise in financial/inventory management software
• Branding, marketing, high-impact content creation skills, and story telling
This role requires relocation to one of Amazon's global hubs. Are you ready to transform sustainability at scale and leave an enduring impact? Apply now!



Key job responsibilities
As a strategic leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Amazon's operations, including Sustainability, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Development, and Public Policy. Leveraging your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, you will align on key messaging, policies, and global campaigns to advance the company's ESG agenda.

You will develop forward-thinking strategies to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive supply chain. This will involve identifying and onboarding impactful new suppliers, driving positive change in communities worldwide, streamlining processes, tracking KPIs, and proactively mitigating risks. You will partner with advocacy organizations to execute this vision.

As a trusted partner to industry-leading organizations, NGOs, and government entities, you will position Amazon as a trailblazer in corporate sustainability. Spearheading high-profile collaborations and thought leadership initiatives, you will solidify the company's reputation as a driver of positive global transformation. Your branding, marketing, and content creation expertise will be crucial in building buy-in and engagement for Amazon's sustainability vision.

A day in the life
As an Engagement and Partnerships Sr. Mgr, you'll lead Amazon's efforts to increase awareness, adoption, and compliance with its Supply Chain Standards and ESG frameworks. Your day involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop strategic engagement plans for key stakeholders, including suppliers, advocacy groups, associations, and academic institutions. You'll host informational sessions, analyze supplier data, prepare thought leadership content, and monitor industry trends to position Amazon as a leader in responsible supply chain management. Throughout, you'll leverage your communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills to drive positive impact and build Amazon's reputation as a force for good.

About the team
Team Mission
To accelerate good for the people and planet through purpose-led procurement.

Business Operations
Driving responsible procurement in the value chain to protect the environment, promote economic growth, safeguard human rights, advance social equity while fostering community impact.