Sr. Supply Chain Program Manager, Global Procurement Launch and Expansion
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Amazon scores B on the Alion truth index.
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The Global Procurement Launch and Expansion (GPLE) team manages the flow of materials to new or expanding sites by monitoring and mitigating supply risks. Within GPLE, the Global Launch Supply Management (GLSM) pillar owns key-supplier relationships end-to-end, driving supplier performance and delivery so the business can launch sites on time. GPLE sits within Global Procurement Operations (GPO).
This role owns end-to-end key supplier management in the EU, with the opportunity to shape how it operates and own the results.
Key job responsibilities
Partner strategically with key suppliers to proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, improve lead times, and unlock performance and cost opportunities, shaping how we work with suppliers in the region.
Own the end-to-end relationship and performance of key suppliers in the region: on-time and in-full delivery of goods, lead-time and orderability, and purchase order acceptance.
Ensure risks and escalations are mitigated to meet launch program timelines for new site launches and expansions in the network.
Optimize the supply chain through deep-dive analysis, identifying processes and tools to reduce manual effort, optimize costs, and improve data visibility.
Plan and execute continuous improvement initiatives in the region through implementation of best practices, standardization of project execution, and governance that delivers long-term value to internal stakeholders.
Manage multiple, competing projects and priorities simultaneously.
About the team
GPLE is a global function within GPO that enables the on-time launch of new sites, expansions, and retrofits by ensuring non-inventory materials are planned for, ordered, and delivered in full, and services are mobilized on time - whilst managing a high level of ambiguity across multiple stakeholder organizations. GLSM is GPLE's strategic key-supplier management partner.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience in supply chain
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
- Experience leading process improvements
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