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?

Within American Express, Global Supply Management (GSM) is responsible for helping Amex maximize the purchasing power of third party spend. We provide strategic consultation for the business and provide end-to-end procurement services. We maximize the purchasing power of the Company to drive the best value from our supplier base which frees up investment capacity. GSM together with our business partners manages the supplier strategy for the Company, identifying and on-boarding new suppliers, realizing significant cost saves and revenue generation relating to working with Global Commercial Services and Global Merchant Services Teams to increase billings and merchant coverage and ensuring optimal user experience for Amex employees and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to...

The Procurement Manager is accountable and responsible for the end-to-end procurement process, including category management, sourcing, and contract delivery as required. This role will develop and grow relationships with business partners to understand objectives, key priorities, and opportunities through analytical support, sourcing execution, and stakeholder coordination, contributing to category strategies, sourcing events, and contract delivery. The colleague will deliver measurable commercial value, help manage supplier risk, and ensure consistent, compliant execution across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.

Category Strategy & Stakeholder Management: 

Develop, own, and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives, regional priorities, and global GSM strategies.

Serve as the primary procurement partner for assigned Business Units, building strong stakeholder relationships and influencing outcomes without direct authority.Identify and drive cost optimization, demand management, and value creation opportunities across categories.Conduct spend analysis, market research, benchmarking, and competitive intelligence to inform category and sourcing decisions.

Sourcing and Contracting Execution:

Lead the end-to-end Source to Contract process, from opportunity identification through sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and implementation.

Plan and execute sourcing activities including RFI/RFP/RFQ preparation, supplier analysis, evaluation, and documentation.Lead commercial negotiations for contracts and partner with Legal, Risk, and other teams critical to final contract execution.Ensure contracts comply with Amex policies, regulatory requirements, and Third-Party Management standards.Assist with supplier onboarding, due diligence, and Third-Party Risk Management activities.Maintain accurate sourcing and contract documentation in procurement systems.

Value Delivery & Performance Management:

Build and deliver savings and value realization plans, tracking benefits to closure.

Track and report sourcing activity, savings, and project status to stakeholders and GSM leadership.Lead and participate in regional or cross-market GSM initiatives.Leadership & CollaborationLead cross-functional and cross-market initiatives.Coach and develop procurement professionals, supporting capability building and consistent ways of working.Promote American Express Blue Box Values and ensure the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred). Professional procurement qualification (e.g., ISM, CIPS or similar) and/or MBA/postgraduate degree is an advantage.5–10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, category management, contracts, or related fields. Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement activities.Strong knowledge of contracts, negotiation strategies, supplier management, and procurement risk.Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and deliver measurable commercial value.Strong project management, financial, and analytical skills, including development of CBAs and financial models.Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with eProcurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Oracle, Conga, Bridger) preferred.Experience in marketing a plus.

Hiring Range: $100,000 to $150,000 annually + bonus + benefits 

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

The job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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

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