As part of the Robotics Supply Chain PMO team we are seeking an experienced Sourcing Excellence Product Manager to optimize, scale, and operationalize existing sourcing solutions driving maturity across our Global Sourcing Operations. This role will transform baseline processes into robust, standardized accountability mechanisms while leveraging AI workflows to build scalable organizational capabilities.
This role will work closely with our Strategic Sourcing team to embed best practices and scale proven methodologies. They will enhance existing cost tracking and supplier performance frameworks while developing integrated governance mechanisms that institutionalize accountability across our supplier ecosystem. The successful candidate will operationalize supplier engagement processes and standardize sourcing practices, transforming existing frameworks into scalable methodologies for a team of 50+ Global Commodity Managers. They will establish enhanced KPIs and analytical frameworks while identifying opportunities to embed AI workflows that automate processes and scale sourcing excellence organization-wide.
This role requires strong product/program management capabilities with analytical expertise to transform existing baselines into optimized, data-driven systemized processes. The candidate must excel at scaling successful pilots into enterprise-wide capabilities while maintaining close Strategic Sourcing collaboration and demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities across complex supply chain operations. The role demands supply chain background in sourcing/procurement with proven experience in process optimization, product/program management, and AI integration. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for successfully driving cross-functional transformation.
Key job responsibilities
- Institutionalize capabilities within the sourcing and procurement domain by leading initiatives from conceptualization to implementation
- Develop a program roadmap and strategy documentation to ensure clear communication and coordination of needs for the business while prioritizing and managing multiple stakeholders, responsibilities, and delivering multiple first-of-their-kind programs
- Utilize strong leadership and stakeholder management & communication skills to align diverse teams, communicate program status and insights to Leadership teams, providing recommendations to drive strategic decisions
- Continuously looking out for new opportunities to mature the sourcing and procurement domain through automation and standardization implementing repeatable processes
A day in the life
As the Source & Procure Excellence PM within the RSC PMO, you operate at the intersection of every function that touches supplier management. One moment you're partnering with sourcing leaders on performance governance, the next you're aligning with procurement, logistics, or finance on how data flows and standards connect. You don't own execution - you design the mechanisms, playbooks, and tools that make sourcing and supplier management more consistent, scalable, and accountable across the organization. Your work turns strategy into repeatable process, and fragmented practices into shared standards. Every day is cross-functional, fast-moving, and focused on building what doesn't yet exist.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- 5+ years of supply chain experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- 4+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
- 5+ years of developing diverse supplier strategies and executing on sourcing activities experience
- 3+ years of using business intelligence reporting tools such as OBIEE, Business Objects, Cognos, Tableau, MicroStrategy, SSAS Cubes, etc. experience
- Bachelor's degree
- AI Prompt Engineering proficiency
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
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, MA, N.Reading - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
