Role Description As a Procurement Operations Manager, North America you will ensure accurate and cost-effective procurement execution across the region. You will partner with Category Management, Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, SPE, and suppliers to lead operational excellence, reduce risk, improve procurement responsiveness and effectiveness, and ensure continuity of supply. You will report to the Senior Director, Supply Chain Operations and OpEx and work remote. 100% Remote role. Key Responsibilities: - Complete the RFQ process for North America, including requirements gathering, supplier communication, bid collection, and analysis. - Ensure RFQs align with category strategies, cost targets, and approved supplier lists. - Lead the end-to-end open PO lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, confirmations, and proactive issue resolution. - Monitor supplier acknowledgements, lead times, delivery dates, and quantity discrepancies. - Be the primary operational contact for suppliers regarding RFQs and open orders. - Report supplier responsiveness, on-time delivery, and data accuracy. - Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval workflows, and audit requirements. - Implement process improvements to reduce cycle time and increase data accuracy. - Own creation and upkeep of procurement dashboards (RFQ cycle time, PO confirmations, supplier responsiveness, past-due order management). - Maintain real-time visual boards for open order health, supplier performance, and risk signals. - Lead root-cause analysis for late deliveries, missed confirmations, and RFQ delays. - Facilitate Kaizen events focused on PO accuracy, supplier responsiveness, and cycle-time reduction. - Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related area. - 6+ years of procurement or supply chain operations experience. - Knowledge of MRP, planning parameters, and supply continuity risk management. - Experience with RFQ processes, cost analysis, and supplier management. - Experience with ERP and procurement systems (SAP ECC/S4, Ariba). - Experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or consumer goods environments preferred. - APICS – CPIM or Equivalent Experience (Preferred). - Familiarity with should-cost modeling and cost engineering principles (Preferred). Requirements - We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. - The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $112,500 to $140,500 per year. Benefits - Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options. - Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members. - 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement. - Paid Vacations and Company Holidays. - Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance. - Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers. - Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service. - Employee Referral Program.

• The selected candidate will play a key role in driving the strategy to achieve our SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) framework: Perform sourcing strategies to analyze, execute and follow-up on POs (Purchase Orders) for planned/ forced outages, inventory, and critical requests. • Manage orders with dedicated suppliers according to GE policies and sustain their business relationships. • Meet the best contractual conditions, manage commercial problems, and schedule changes while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. • Support commercial supplier on-boarding, and work with Supplier Quality for product qualification. • Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction. • Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks (e.g., finding alternative materials, meeting Project timelines, Cost outs, and so on) • Assist during supplier performance reviews, and advise functional managers regarding projects, processes, and procedures. • Seek continuous improvement and contribute to projects as a team member, lead and/or adopt best practices. • Develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.

Role Description The Procurement Category Lead specializes in conducting in-depth research and analysis of procurement related data to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiencies in the Professional Services, Marketing and HR categories. This role involves gathering and evaluating data from various sources, including supplier performance metrics, market trends and financial indicators to manage suppliers within assigned categories. The Procurement Category Lead partners with assigned category stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, assess supplier capabilities, manage procurement risks, and drive continuous improvement in the procurement process. - Collaborate with Professional Services, Marketing and HR stakeholders to understand priorities, develop roadmaps for category initiatives - Solid understanding of procurement/sourcing/category management methodology and able to drive value for stakeholders leveraging the right sourcing levers - Excellent and disciplined project management and prioritization skills with ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently - Can conform to shifting priorities and have ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects - Ability to conduct benchmarking to address cost, quality, risk considerations - Ability to provide thought leadership, ability to influence and actively shape strategy - Analyze spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities - Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and compliance across assigned categories to include Marketing, Professional Services and Marketing Technology Software - Review and redline third-party contracts (MSA, SOW, LOI, etc.), negotiate best commercial terms, mitigate risks and enforce the Delegation of Authority requirements for execution - Develop relationships with key suppliers and hold routine business reviews to ensure optimal performance - Participate in cross-functional meetings to align procurement strategies with organizational goals - Collaborate with finance teams to ensure procurement activities align with budgetary constraints - Provide technical expertise, advising on market dynamics, risk, and third-party solutions - Hold regular cross-functional stakeholder meetings to review procurement spend that did not go through the process - Build rapport with external and internal stakeholders to drive engagement levels and develop quality relationships - Identify and mitigate roadblocks to support resolutions and maintain internal business partner satisfaction - Manage, track and report on the performance of strategic third-party alliances, category plans, and spend data for categories - Utilize Contract Management System to store and administer third-party contracts and use the resulting data to proactively address contracting issues especially around orphaned, perpetual, and auto-renew contracts - Other duties as assigned Qualifications - Strategic sourcing, negotiation, and RFP experience - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field - 5+ years experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management, including conducting QBRs and managing supplier performance - Ability to clearly and convincingly present written and oral information - Strong cross functional communication and collaboration skills and experience - Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications - Solid understanding of procurement/sourcing/category management methodology and able to drive value for customers leveraging the right sourcing levers - Excellent and disciplined project management and prioritization skills with ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently - Can conform to shifting priorities and have ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects - Ability to conduct benchmarking to address cost, quality, risk considerations - Ability to provide thought leadership, ability to influence and actively shape strategy Company Description Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com. If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting. Amplify is an E-Verify participant.

Role Description Within the Division of Student and Campus Life (SCL), the SCL-OVP financial and operational support team ensures the effective deployment of various support services to departments within the division. This position serves as the primary point of contact for procurement questions from all SCL units (excluding Dining) and supports the procurement function for SCL Student Organizations and Affiliates. - Analyze purchase requisitions for policy adherence and initiate orders in KFS. - Determine appropriate actions required to issue purchase orders, including: - Review for proper signature authority. - Purchase against existing contracts. - Verify terms and documentation for sole-source orders. - Ensure adequate insurance coverage and independent contractor compliance. - Review supplier terms and conditions and obtain required approvals. - Initiate requisitions for customer areas. - Utilize SCL procurement card for student organization purchases identified in Campus Groups system. - Pay for one-time purchases and recurring charges with P-Card. - Support special initiatives of the Director of SCL Strategic Procurement and Inventory Management. - Act as backup support for the Purchasing Assistant for Dining. This position is primarily remote but requires occasional travel to Cornell Campus. Every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by: - Communicating across differences. - Being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming. - Showing respect, compassion, and empathy. - Engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective. - Speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately. - Supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Qualifications - Associate’s degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. - Experience in processing financial transactions relating to accounts payable, cash handling, and general ledger. - Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software tools. - Possess well-developed oral and written communication skills and be customer service oriented. - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure in an environment where change in processes and procedures is the norm. - Successful completion of the University Supply Management Certificate program in the first year of employment and every 3 years thereafter. - Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds. - Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Requirements - Associate’s degree in Business field with 3-5 years experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. - Experience and knowledge in university financial account structure, transaction systems, and reporting tools. - Experience in Student Services areas such as athletics, dining, housing, health services, and student organizations. Benefits - Pay Rate Type: Hourly - Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.05 - Remote Option Availability: Remote