Description

The ideal Supplier Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) senior manager is passionate about supporting disadvantaged businesses in our global supply chain, and has extensive experience scaling programs in complex organizations.

This role develops "Think Big" strategies, manages multiple projects, leads SDI communications, and drives operational excellence.

The leader collaborates across internal teams (Procurement, Finance, Product & Tech, Legal, Policy, Communications) and engages external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, and non-government organizations to advance Amazon's SDI initiative.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to expand Amazon’s SDI program to other core businesses and subsidiaries

• Collaborate with SDI leaders across Amazon to ensure governance and share best practices

• Partner with other SDI ABU teams to develop and implement new mechanisms to attract and engage disadvantaged suppliers

• Oversee development of SDI expansion monthly reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with visibility at the highest level of the corporation; identify and implement reporting efficiencies

• Identify, foster, and maintain strategic external partnerships and resources to support the success of disadvantaged suppliers

• Independently leads through ambiguity – serves as key point of escalation

• Designing and implementing strategies to help employees grow and develop, and to align their skills organizational goals

About the team

Join our Supplier Diversity & Inclusion (SDI) team, which thinks big, acts with urgency, and leverages Amazon's success to positively impact global communities.

Launched in the US in 2022, our growing team has expanded the SDI initiative internationally. Explore opportunities to shape Amazon's supplier diversity strategy.

Learn more at https://www.amazonsupplierdiversity.com/

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain owning / driving a program, strategy, multi-year operational plan, goal, metrics, and end to end delivery

• 10+ years of experience in Supplier Diversity & Inclusion or Responsible Sourcing

• Experience leading teams with direct reports

• Experience working with global cross functional and partner teams in supply chain

• Experience with analyzing data, problem solving, implementation of improvements and repeatable processes, driving automation or standardization, conducting business reviews to senior and C-suite level leadership

• Communication proficiency, especially writing, presentations and social media

• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

• Experience delivering projects within scope, time, budget and quality

• International Supply Management Certified Supplier Diversity Professional

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.