Analyst-Procurement

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Reporting to US Manager for Global Supply Management, this position is accountable for the cost-effective procurement of products and services while achieving or exceeding customer and business requirements.

• Drive value and competitive advantage to our business partners through world class procurement services.

• Identifies opportunities to add value to the business through interaction with the supply market. Creates and presents a compelling business case for change to the business leaders.

• Responsibilities include procurement activities for complex major commodities/services and other matters often with no precedent.

• Candidate should have strong procurement background in Customer Servicing, Collections, Aviation, Real Estate, Technology, Operations, Professional Services, HR and Insurance.

• Drives results cross functionally, cross business units and across the Blue Box that have a major impact on American Express’ revenue and profitability.

• Leads by example to motivate cross-functional team members and provides team guidance in supplier/market analysis, utilizing unique procurement practices/tools to capitalize on business opportunities.

• Ensures policy and contract compliance in all strategic sourcing projects.

• Partner with US and International buying center in procurement activities, transactions and in managing customer requests and issues.
  Partner with cross geographical commodity teams and country teams in the planning, analyzing, sourcing and implementation process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong procurement skill is a MUST.

• Strong knowledge and network in US supply market is a MUST.

• Experience in financial services is a strong advantage.

• Comprehensive knowledge of business principles such as procurement, business/contract law, licensing, finance and accounting typically obtained through a relevant Bachelor’s degree, external certification programs or equivalents.

• Requires proven success and experience in procurement and related functions, typically obtained in 5+ years.

• Frequent contacts with internal/external customers and other company representatives at all levels of management including executive management to negotiate the most complex and sensitive business issues.

• By virtue of breadth and/or depth of responsibilities, is recognized as a key technical advisor throughout American Express business groups.

• Proven strong influencing skills.

• Innovative person with proven ability to consistently identify and deliver business expense reduction opportunities.

• Independent and a self-starter.

• Personal accountability for driving change.

• Ability to lead multi-functional & / or multi-country results.

• Strong communication skills, particularly in a highly-matrix environment.

• Commercial acumen and detailed-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement background in Customer Servicing, Collections, Aviation, Real Estate, Technology, Operations, Professional Services, HR and Insurance.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.