Sr. Risk Manager, Logistics Claims Management & Operations - job 1 of 2

Description

The Program, Project, Product, and Vendor Management Team within Amazon’s Logistics Claims Management and Operations group is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Risk Manager. The ideal candidate will be familiar with insurance and claims programs, and insurance policies, have a history of success in procurement, purchase order and budget management, process improvement, have vendor lifecycle management. They will support a growing and evolving insurance program, partnering with key stakeholders to identify business challenges and develop creative, often novel, solutions. They will use data and metrics to propose program enhancements and modify standards as needed to improve our ability to scale. They will be comfortable presenting issues and proposed solutions to all levels of leadership through superior written and verbal communication skills.

In this role, the Senior Risk Manager will use their expertise in procurement, account management, liability and insurance, analytical skills, and business acumen to deliver results. They will obsess over our customers (internal and external) and will work backward from the customer’s needs to create best-in-class processes. They are a trusted partner to our external partners and internal business operations and will leverage those trusting relationships to create excellent outcomes.

Key job responsibilities
• Manage all procurement activities, including setting budgets, forecasting costs, creating and paying purchaser orders, and proactively working to improve payment and reconciliation processes.
• Manage all aspects of vendor relationships, from process implementation to performance evaluation and improvement.
• Support document management and compliance.
• Clearly define and uphold performance standards based on organizational and team goals.
• Identify opportunities for improvements across the entire auto claims program and all lines of business.
• Effectively communicate recommended risk mitigation strategies and program/process improvements to cross-functional and internal leadership teams.
• Available for travel up to 25% of the time.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level

Preferred Qualifications

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Master's degree or equivalent
- Experience working in procurement systems, accounts payable systems, banking systems, or creating/managing cost forecasts.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.