Procurement Program Manager, Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS)

Job description

Amazon is hiring a Procurement Program Manager to be based in Barcelona, Spain. As a member of the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS), you will lead a portfolio of programmes and projects supporting our supply chain procurement operations and other Global Procurement Organisation (GPO) business teams globally. The scope of these initiatives is diverse — from optimization of catalog processes, vendor onboarding, procurement requisition compliance checks, consumables inventory planning, and ordering, to projects that support our Procurement global talent upskilling efforts. Key job responsibilities Lead process improvement initiatives and projects at regional and/or multi-regional scale. Deputise for the team manager when required, ensuring continuity of operations. Serve as subject matter expert on related operational processes: vendor onboarding, catalog management, procurement requisition compliance checks, inventory planning, invoice resolution, and purchasing operations. Perform weekly and monthly business reviews. Ensure adherence to Amazon's global spend policy and drive compliance with Procurement policies and procedures. Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with primary internal customers (local Operations leadership), external suppliers, and other teams within the respective market. Drive effective delivery of metrics by leading and supporting projects and initiatives; identify root causes of issues and develop corrective actions. Support the development of new standards, procedures, and solutions for procurement operations. Partner with other procurement leaders and teams on local or regional projects and initiatives. Contribute to the achievement of Procurement's annual targets Provide training and mentorship to team members for career development and growth. About the team The Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS) team operates across Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC), delivering operational support and programme management to Amazon's Global Procurement Organisation (GPO). We partner with procurement operations, supply chain, finance, and technology teams to drive process improvements, strengthen compliance, and enable scalable solutions that support Amazon's growing business needs. Our team is passionate about simplifying complex processes, empowering procurement teams with the right tools and capabilities, and building mechanisms that deliver measurable value. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make an impact. Whether you are optimising vendor onboarding workflows, supporting talent development programmes, or driving regional transformation initiatives, you will be part of a team that is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. - Experience in the following procurement domains: Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, and/or Shipping Supplies - Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and analytical platforms, including but not limited to the ability to analyze data using pivots and V-Lookups - Experience with process improvement, Kaizan, and Six Sigma, or experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis - Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, operations, logistics, supply chain or engineering - Master's degree or above in business, engineering, operations, supply chain, transportation logistics - Speak, write, and read fluently in English and an European language (preferable Spanish, Italian, German or French) - PMP, CIPS or APICS certification. - 2+ years of using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and analytical platforms, including but not limited to the ability to analyze data using pivots, macros and V-Lookups experience Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. 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.