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The AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain and Procurement team is looking for a Leader of Sustainability to lead the development and implementation of sustainable supply chain solutions for AWS. The role is based in Seattle, WA, reports directly into the VP AWS Procurement and Supply Chain and will support a growing team across North America, China, and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n
The role will work closely with Operations, Hardware Engineering, and Corporate Sustainability, and will lead an existing yet growing effort. The right candidate will have a proven track record in sustainable product development, supply chain practices, and supplier diversity and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The candidate must be able to create and deliver complex and sophisticated programs across multiple functional disciplines and collaborate across Amazon businesses to drive effective change and deliver results.<\/p>\n
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded leader that is willing to go beyond day-to-day core responsibilities to nimbly overcome barriers and deliver an outstanding customer experience. The person must be a constant learner, stay ahead of industry trends, and embrace learning and growing. The person must be a skilled communicator who is effective at working through formal and informal channels to accomplish meaningful and timely results. This role requires a candidate who will be a trusted advisor that defines key business objectives, maps out strategic program elements, and consistently delivers on commitments. The person must innovate through problems and drive creative solutions to complex problems.<\/p>\n
Typical Roles and Responsibilities:
\n\u00b7 Define and execute against a long-term strategy around Corporate Social Responsibility within AWS\u2019s supply chain
\n\u00b7 Partner with Amazon Sustainability teams to define, implement and execute a plan for procurement and supply chain in support of Amazon\u2019s corporate Carbon-Zero Goal
\n\u00b7 Define and implement a comprehensive Supplier Diversity Strategy for AWS \u2013 measure, capture and enable relationships and spend with minority owned and\/or small businesses across the globe
\n\u00b7 Execute workstreams that impact products, manufacturing, logistics, procurement and supply chain as well as other operational areas in pursuit of the above-mentioned objectives
\n\u00b7 Define simple roadmaps that deliver organizational strategy and vision for environmental and sustainability initiatives
\n\u00b7 Hire and develop a high-performing team to work with cross-functional organizations to create and deliver against operational goals
\n\u00b7 Develop mechanisms and a culture of continuous improvement, providing thought leadership to and influencing change at all levels in the organization
\n\u00b7 Remove barriers through effective problem solving, coordination with internal stakeholders, and grit
\n\u00b7 Communicate performance against goals and objectives through narratives and business reviews
\n\u00b7 Actively participate and contribute as a member of AWS\u2019s Procurement and Supply Chain leadership team
\nAmazon is a 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00b7 Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, equivalent degree or related domain experience
\n\u00b7 10+ years of experience leading sustainability projects and\/or supplier diversity programs in large organizations
\n\u00b7 10+ years of experience developing, refining, managing, and executing products in a fast-paced environment
\n\u00b7 5+ years of experience leading and managing teams<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u00b7 MBA or advanced degree
\n\u00b7 Proven project management skills involving broad, cross-functional deliverables, and financial acumen
\n\u00b7 Demonstrated ability to define, influence, refine, and implement processes, procedures and policies
\n\u00b7 Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes, and challenge conventional wisdom
\n\u00b7 Demonstrated ability to influence with or without formal authority
\n\u00b7 Demonstrated bias for action \u2013 pounces on problems and iterates towards improvement
\n\u00b7 Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
\n\u00b7 Meets\/exceeds Amazon\u2019s leadership principles requirements for this role
\n\u00b7 Meets\/exceeds Amazon\u2019s functional\/technical depth and complexity for this role<\/p>\n