Overview
Procurement Manager, AU OperationsatAmazon— Sydney or Melbourne based.
Amazon Australia Operations is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to support the growing volume and complexity of partnership agreements.
The successful candidate will be on the front lines of putting in place partnership agreements with carriers, responsible for executing the sourcing strategy, spend analysis, strategic partnerships, vendor identification and development, as well as tactical elements such as leading negotiations, including creating proposals and collaborating with internal stakeholders (such as the legal, finance, security and compliance teams) and closing.
The Procurement Manager will need to understand the impact of contract terms, compliance obligations, business concerns, etc., and be able to explain contract terms to stakeholders whilst identifying ways to meet customers' needs.
The successful candidate will lead the effort to resolve all carrier questions and concerns in contract negotiations, including collaboration with internal stakeholders on specific areas of concern.
The successful candidate will be an expert in bringing the account teams and the customer to final closure including obtaining required approvals, creating final agreements, and managing their delivery and execution.
The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about delivery services, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
This role can be based from either Sydney or Melbourne.
Responsibilities
Implement sourcing strategy to achieve step changes in cost structure, capacity and diversification by analysing and reviewing transportation capability in the AU market against business requirements
Identify and develop carrier partners across categories, with a focus on partners who can drive innovation, sustainability, speed and customer experience
Advise and provide thought leadership on the execution of competitive commercial, channel, and partner deal opportunities
Develop innovative commercial models and negotiate delivery services agreements
Execute contracts and competitive structures - maximizing the value of opportunities consistent with AU Ops objectives and requirements
Work closely with global partners and local stakeholders to understand existing vendor negotiation tools and contracts, and assess gaps for the AU market
Drive effective application of negotiation tools and products
Engage directly with the partner on commercial and contractual terms
Close commercial transactions: brief senior management and coordinate internal and customer stakeholders
Skills And Abilities
Ability to lead partner-facing negotiations
Ability to explain standard agreement terms to counterparties and negotiate fallback positions where appropriate
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to business teams to support strategy, negotiation and execution of enterprise agreements
Strong customer orientation and commercial acumen
Ability to drive strong cross-functional engagement with internal and external teams
Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple negotiations
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent qualification
Experience in delivering and influencing business processes using data analysis, modelling and forecasting
Experience in commercial contract experience and facilitation of large cross-functional teams
Strong oral and written communication skills — ability to simplify complex topics for broad audiences
Attention to detail and high ability for data mining with strong analytical orientation; comfortable using databases and analytical tools
Creative and ideas-driven in finding new solutions/designing innovative methods, systems and processes
Ability to prepare, report and interpret large sets of data
Preferred Qualifications
This role suits a procurement professional with a business, commerce or engineering degree, though open to all bachelors
Experience in fast-paced, highly complex analytical environments, preferably in supply chain, e-commerce, consulting or finance
Highly analytical with ability to communicate effectively with customers and senior management
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Acknowledgement Of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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Company - Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd
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