Description

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is an electronics processing, reuse, and recycling company that works to extend the life of used electronic equipment through reuse, repair, and recycling. We are a stand-alone company within the Amazon corporate family that provides IT Asset Disposition services to other Amazon companies with a specialization in the handling of valuable electronic equipment that was originally used in data centers. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

re:Cycle Reverse Logistics is looking for a talented, driven, and highly organized Procurement Manager in support of our Reverse Logistics program as we expand commercial relationships with numerous downstream vendors and broader customer segments. As a re:Cycle Reverse Logistics Vendor Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and executing contracts with strategic partners to enable, expand, and raise the bar for the services re:Cycle provides for customers while protecting commercial and legal interests. The role will leverage expertise in vendor management, business acumen, and negotiating skills while collaborating with key partners in Legal, Finance, Operations, Trade Compliance, and Risk departments.

As a Vendor Procurement Manger, you find clear paths through roadblocks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs versus commercial considerations. You will have an ability to partner with legal teams to assess risk and complex programs and break them down into manageable pieces, developing functional commercial processes, then execute them in a successful and timely manner. Maturity, high judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence, analytical thinking and leadership are essential to success in this role.

Key job responsibilities

Lead initial business vetting of vendors prior to onboarding.

Partner with legal on associated NDA, contractual review, and execution of program required agreements with external partners.

Develop comprehensive vendor RFP and vetting mechanisms to aid business partners in assessing vendor portfolio.

Working on a diverse project portfolio supporting

Sustainability and recovery initiatives and strategy.

Serve as the primary business point of contact for internal stakeholders, including Operations and Commercial teams who require legal agreements to proceed on key initiatives.

Coordination of global monthly business reviews with associated metrics and narrative including document writing to outline strategy on vendor portfolio.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Nashville, TN, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Engineering

• 3+ years of procurement experience

• 5+ years of related professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to achieve the best terms and prices from suppliers.

• Vendor Management: Proven ability in managing vendor relationships, including performance evaluation and risk management.

• Contract Management: Experience in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess market conditions, supplier performance, and procurement data.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strategic Thinking: Skills in developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

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.