Indirect Procurement Strategist, WWGS Indirect Procurement

Company: Amazon
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Responsible for facilitating the global indirect buying programs and related procurement opportunities. Works with the various internal business and external partners to streamline how WFM sources products and services, focusing on partnership, transparency, integrity, and ease of procurement. Strives to maximize process effectiveness and minimize costs. Key job responsibilities • Independently designs spending and usage analysis from a variety of sources, including supplier submissions. • Develops and communicates cross-category cost performance and project status for leadership, including off-program purchases. • Facilitates contract negotiations with suppliers, service providers, and distributor partners. • Hold review meetings with major suppliers to review service levels, growth trajectory, category movement, and opportunities for additional savings. • Develops and supports item review processes in partnership with applicable WFM teams. • Accountable to a limited number of Regional and Global Purchasing Leadership teams for sharing of the best practices, sending regular updates, and providing training information. • Initiates manufacturer audits and occasionally performs onsite visits to ensure the manufacturing practices and raw materials are in line with WFM’s market standards. • Provide guidance on financial targets for GNFR. • Develop processes for the sourcing, development, and sample requests for new products. • Establishes reporting requirements for product usage and financial performance. • Champions the work that furthers WFM’s Green Mission Initiatives and the company’s standards. About the team The Indirect Procurement team is on a journey to provide best in class procurement and sourcing services that are strategic and collaborative and contribute to the goals of the Company. We are committed to comprehensive, responsive, and cost effective solutions to meet and exceed the goals of Whole Foods Market. - Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management - 1 years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience - 3 years of supply chain experience - Bachelor's degree, or 2 years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience - 2 years executing RFx events - Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement software - Bachelor's degree, or 8 years of education or related field experience - Experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, and critical path management Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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. 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, TX, Austin - 85,100.00 - 148,900.00 USD annually

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