Amanda Bowen

About Amanda Bowen

I’m a Global Procurement leader with 14 years at Amazon, where I’ve helped build and scale strategic sourcing programs from the ground up across employee services, healthcare-adjacent services, and enterprise operations. My career has focused on transforming procurement from a transactional function into a strategic business partner that drives financial performance, operational excellence, and long-term supplier value.I work at the intersection of business, finance, and supplier strategy — partnering closely with business owners, finance teams, and legal to mature vendor relationships, optimize cost structures, and enable growth through data-driven negotiations and commercial models. My experience spans complex service categories, cross-channel partnerships, and developing sourcing strategies that support both innovation and scalability in fast-moving environments, including organizations deeply embedded in cloud computing and digital transformation.Sustainability and responsible sourcing are also core to my work. I collaborate with suppliers to advance decarbonization efforts, improve transparency, and align procurement strategies with broader ESG commitments — recognizing that supplier ecosystems play a critical role in long-term business resilience.At my core, I believe procurement is about relationships, trust, and outcomes. The best results come when suppliers are treated as true partners and when sourcing strategy is tightly aligned to business priorities, customer experience, and financial discipline.I’m always open to connecting with leaders and supplier partners who are passionate about building smart, scalable, and responsible supply chains.

Experience

1. Global Business & Procurement Leader Head of Employee Services

   Amazon

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Lead a $19B global portfolio overseeing all supplier strategy for employee services categories impacting employees and their families worldwide. Drive enterprise services strategy and commercial operations for millions of employees through cost transformation, supplier performance, and scalable operating models in close partnership with HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

Education

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Marketing

  1996 — 2000

• Central Michigan University

  Master's of Science, Administration

  2007 — 2010