Procurement Innovation Manager, S2P Excellence Innovation

hace 4 semanas

San Francisco, Heredia, Costa Rica Amazon A tiempo completo
At Amazon, we are on a mission to become the most customer-centric company out there. To achieve this goal, we are on the lookout for outstanding individuals like you. Amazon is in search of a Procurement Innovation Manager to join the Global Procurement Operations (GPO), Source to Pay Excellence - Innovation (S2PEi) team.

The S2PEi team is all about using digital solutions and cutting-edge technologies to automate procurement activities and steer strategic sourcing and supplier management in a forward direction. The focus of S2PEi is to revolutionize digital procurement at GPO, turning it into a tech-savvy function that spearheads digital transformation and brings added value to the business through the use of digital tools and procurement expertise.

As a Procurement Innovation Manager, your main responsibilities will revolve around developing business cases for digital capabilities, leading the implementation of new digital tools in the procurement setup to enhance processes and create value. You will also play a crucial role in nurturing relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of these new capabilities and drive ongoing improvements with a keen eye on customer satisfaction.

This is a pivotal position within the S2PEi team, tasked with shaping future procurement capabilities and influencing decision-makers to back our global digital transformation strategies.

Key responsibilities of the job include:

  • Lead technological and market research activities to unearth new capabilities and solutions for procurement, enhancing market knowledge and exploring different opportunities
  • Develop compelling business cases for digital investments, showcasing their value and return on investment
  • Explore innovative approaches that elevate procurement processes and unlock additional value for the function
  • Collaborate across various departments, engaging with all procurement teams and GPO Pillars worldwide to align on needs and feasible solutions
  • Cultivate robust networks and partnerships, fostering trusted relationships and influencing enterprise-wide digital transformation endeavors
  • Translate functional requirements into technical specifications
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement automation prospects throughout the Source to Pay cycle
  • Establish mechanisms to monitor, assess, and measure the impact, satisfaction, and benefits of implemented digital solutions across Source to Pay
  • Create a product management framework and oversee project management efforts for procurement automation solutions
  • Assist in setting up and operating automation capabilities to streamline and automate activities across Source-to-Pay
  • Deliver reports to leadership on the ROI and value generated from automation initiatives


We have openings for candidates interested in working from various locations, including:
Calle Blancos, C, CRI | Heredia, CRI | Heredia, H, CRI | San Francisco De Heredia, CRI | San Jose, CRI | San Jose, H, CRI | San Jose, SJ, CRI

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree
  • 4+ years of experience managing technical products or online services
  • 4+ years of experience in product, program, or project management leading cross-functional teams in launching new products or services
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivots, lookups) at an advanced level
  • Experience in developing operational processes and technologies
  • Advanced English proficiency (C1 Level)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in SQL and VBA at an advanced level
  • Expertise in creating and analyzing cost/benefit scenarios and business cases, effectively communicating outcomes across the organization
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma tools and Lean techniques
  • Experience with extensive data mining and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, MSAccess, Tableau, Essbase, or Cognos)

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