Equipment Procurement Project Manager, WWRGD Pipeline Equipment Team
About the role
Join our Worldwide Retail Grocery Delivery (WWRGD) Procurement team as an Equipment Procurement Project Manager (internally known as Equipment Procurement Manager) and help us revolutionize how we standardize and optimize Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) across WWRGD. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence procurement strategy, build strong supplier relationships, and implement innovative cost-reduction initiatives that directly impact our growing retail footprint.
Responsibilities
- Execute FF&E procurement plans per program direction, ensuring all purchase orders and equipment deliveries align with project timelines and budget constraints.
- Manage procurement operations to deliver projects on schedule and within budget; track purchase orders from execution through delivery to ensure timely completion.
- Create and nurture strong vendor partnerships; ensure quality compliance and timely deliveries.
- Collaborate with internal teams including Design, Construction, Finance, Operations, and Category Management to coordinate procurement activities and resolve project challenges.
- Identify and resolve procurement obstacles quickly in a fast-paced environment; develop creative solutions to keep projects moving forward.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve stakeholder experience.
- Track and manage budgets across multiple sites and projects; optimize spending while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and procedures.
A day in the life
As an Equipment Procurement Manager on the WWRGD team, you'll manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages. Your day includes joining OAC calls to align on project timelines, creating and reconciling budgets for financial accuracy, and conducting vendor meetings to strengthen partnerships. You'll request and review quotes, process purchase orders and invoices, and redline plans to verify equipment specifications. Project management is central, tracking projects from kickoff through closeout while ensuring on-time, under-budget delivery. The fast-paced environment requires constant problem-solving to overcome obstacles and keep store openings on schedule.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts, and pivot tables) experience.
- 2+ years of supply chain experience.
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement software.
Pay
- USA, IL, Chicago: $61,800.00 - $108,200.00 USD annually
- USA, NY, Jersey City: $68,300.00 - $119,000.00 USD annually
- USA, TN, Nashville: $55,600.00 - $97,400.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Austin: $61,800.00 - $108,200.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle: $82,700.00 - $108,200.00 USD annually
Benefits
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and option for Supplemental life plans).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
- Medical Advice Line.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off and parental leave.
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.