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Amazon Program Manager II, Global Purchasing Program in Seattle, Washington

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make a global impact? Global Purchasing Program (GPP) owns cross-border inventory movements and import solutions for Amazon international stores. Our charter is to rapidly expand Amazon’s retail presence globally, partnering with business, technology, and product teams to bring Amazon’s selection and scale to our customers around the world.

We’re looking for a program manager to join our team in driving important international inventory initiatives. The role requires a deep understanding of global supply chain logistics, inventory management best practices, international trade regulations, and good project management skills to support seamless and scalable inventory solutions. The scope will include projects with country-specific accounting and tax regulations, customer and vendor experience, and cross-stack application of solutions.

To excel in this role, you will:

  • Be passionate about customer, vendor, and seller experience and deliver innovative enhancements on their behalf,

  • Be willing to “roll up your sleeves” and operate with limited guidance,

  • Have strong interpersonal skills, be able to influence both tech and non-tech stakeholders,

  • Bring analytical horsepower and a deep curiosity about how things work,

  • Possess highly advanced project management skills,

  • Be commercially savvy and have excellence business judgement,

  • Bring operational rigor, holding your stakeholders to highest of standards

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing business in an innovative team, and wearing multiple hats is a key part of our team ethos and we welcome applicants with the same mindset.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of program or project management experience

  • 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience

  • Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL

  • Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

  • Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience

  • 3+ years of driving process improvements experience

  • Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization

  • Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

  • Experience in accounting, tax, or vendor management

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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