Robbie Ward
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
- Role
- Strategic Procurement Manager - New Business Units at Amazon
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Robbie Ward
As an experienced and passionate supply chain professional with over 10 years of experience, I have successfully led teams through complex negotiations and supply chain challenges across a variety of industries, achieving significant cost savings, enhanced purchasing processes, and strengthened financial controls. Throughout my career, I have consistently applied the principles of continuous improvement to optimize processes and drive efficiencies. With a recent MBA from the University of Chicago, specializing in Finance, Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship, I am equipped with the latest strategies and tools to excel in leading teams through sourcing and procurement challenges. I am eager to apply my newly developed skills and knowledge to drive success in procurement and supply chain management. I am excited about the opportunity to leverage my expertise and education to make impactful contributions in the field of sourcing and procurement. I look forward to connecting with fellow professionals and organizations to explore how we can drive success in procurement and supply chain management together.
Experience
Strategic Procurement Manager - New Business Units
Jun 2022 — Present · Arlington, VA, US
I support new Amazon business units throughout the entire source-to-pay lifecycle, leading supplier negotiations and contracting for essential categories such as marketing services, professional services, software, SaaS, and data services. My efforts are aimed at forging strong supplier partnerships to secure competitive terms and ensure a robust supply chain, fostering the growth of these new business teams. Additionally, I facilitate trainings on procurement processes and tools for business partners. This ensures that procurement best practices and tools are integrated from the outset of the team. My contributions play a crucial role in the sustainable development of new business units at Amazon.
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Bachelor’s Degree, Business: Supply Chain Management and Economic Consulting
2010 — 2014
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Finance, General Management
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