GPO Pillars
This pillar optimizes supplier relationships through comprehensive assessments of criticality, risk, and value. Establishes enterprise-wide transparency and consistency using standardized metrics, KPIs, and risk frameworks while developing strategic roadmaps to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Supplier Management
This Leader ran track and has a dog name Mr. Cooper. In regards to Social Responsibility this individual believes in post-secondary education in at-risk communities because all should be given the opportunity – if they choose - to work towards their dreams and aspirations.
CaSondra Devine
This teamie is a committee member of the Hope Exchange and they love to show pictures of "chubby cheek" whenever asked.
Dr. JB
This product provides pertinent GPO information to help users stay connected with peers, celebrate wins and successes, and remain aligned with organizational goals and future initiatives.
GPOnews
It's at the core of everything we do.
Sustainability
This pillar partners with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver comprehensive procurement support and solutions. Integrates deeply with site operations to address complex procurement challenges, ensure operational excellence, maintain seamless supply chain operations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Site Procurement Operations
This leader has been with Amazon for 7 years and started off as an Operational General Manager for one of the largest AR sites in the world in New Jersey. They also find cooking to be a "zin" and think that pizza is the greatest gift to earth.
Prashanth Rao
This individual is super obsessed with traveling - like seriously obsessed, outside of being a Gators fan.
JenPOW
This product helps frontline employees build stronger connections with their leaders and gain a deeper understanding of their vision and priorities.
Pillar Days
We invest to amplify the development and experience of our global procurement team.
People are our greatest asset
This pillar guides executive-level decision-making and ensures successful strategy execution through robust mechanisms and frameworks. Provides expert consultation on critical initiatives while serving as the authoritative voice on strategic procurement decisions and long-term operational excellence.
Strategy, Integration and Engagement
This green-thumb leader's journey has been guided by 2 primary themes throughout their career which are exemplifying curious and minimizing regrets!
Nana Patnala
This teamie is a foodie and loves to try new restaurants and read while doing so. They also used to get in trouble for taking extended lunch breaks while working at the Almeta bookstore.
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This product helps build proficiency in key topics such as spend analysis, linear performance pricing, supply market and supplier analysis, cost engineering, total cost of ownership, sourcing strategies, stakeholder alignment, RFP excellence, negotiations, and more
Category Fundamentals
We establish holistic supplier relationships to support customer needs.
We are supplier centric
This pillar manages strategic relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, leading sourcing initiatives to optimize total cost of ownership. Develops and negotiates framework agreements while ensuring equipment and service availability, supporting local teams through standardized processes and comprehensive risk reduction strategies.
Category Management
This leader started as a Procurement Manager almost 9 years ago and they believe in helping people find task that matches their personalities because this helps contributes to the team's success.
Ichiro Uchiyama
This teamie once said, "When I'm not at work, chances are you will find me looking at other screens whether movies or sporting events because they have two master degrees to do so.
M$
This product helps develop and accelerate knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed for professional growth, enabling individuals to better support GPO in delivering enhanced outcomes.
GPU
One that identifies, monitors, and promotes supplier partnerships with diverse owned and small businesses (DOSBs) to deliver results for Amazon, its customers, and communities.
We create an inclusive procurement culture
This pillar serves as Amazon's global channel for creating and maintaining core procurement capabilities. Implements and executes best-in-class S2P policies, processes, and digital solutions, focusing on efficiency, control, and compliance while delivering exceptional user experiences and sustainable procurement outcomes.
Central Services
This leader once said that, "Personally, I feel a calling to help as many people as I can in any way that I can and it’s obvious that Amazon does a lot to help people. When I read the story about how Amazon Pharmacy provided a 73-year-old man in rural Utah with easy access to his prescription medications, I see a company that’s committed to helping people."
Reggie Colby
This teamie current tenured is 4 years 4 months and 30 day - to date - and they currently have 70 phonetool awards with 10 shouts. They also have 4 years and 2 month as a founder of a hiking club.
Nicole Holscher
This product is GPO's very own take on Tiny Desk — offering a unique, intimate experience that brings our stories, culture, and people to life.
Leadership Series
We uphold a safe environment for our employees and hold our suppliers to the same standard. We do not compromise on the safety of products and services that we procure.
Safety is in our DNA