Entry Level Procurement Manager Jobs
New grad procurement manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or coursework in supply chain can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Retail, and Manufacturing, with employers like Amazon, Motorola Solutions, and Xoriant hiring at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
As a Site Procurement Manager for the Amazon Fulfillment Center team, you will serve as the bridge between centralized Procurement and the building leadership. You will own the site’s indirect procurement operation responsibilities at a site level, including vendor management of 3rd party service providers, purchase order management, and inventory management. You will lead supplier management KPI and metrics reporting, and work with stakeholders to find and understand deviation and improvement areas. You will provide procurement leadership and align with the building leadership team to drive efficiencies and improvements at the site(s).
Key job responsibilities
- Provide procurement operations support for fulfillment centers, including managing suppliers (goods and services), non-inventory labor, flow and space models, cycle counts, inventory management, and procurement transactions.
- Ensure compliance with organizational KPIs, working with the non-inventory team to measure, control, and benchmark procurement processes.
- Develop expertise in non-inventory items and collaborate with similar buildings to implement best practices.
- Build relationships across the network, ensuring the sharing and implementation of best practices. This includes training teams such as Operations, Loss Prevention, PXT, Transportation, Facilities Management, and Safety on procurement processes.
- Work with internal teams, Finance, and Procurement Operations to understand budgetary targets and establish methods for measuring savings, value, and category metrics.
- Assist Finance and internal teams in determining budgets and managing blanket POs.
- Monitor supplier performance using tools such as supplier scorecards and Global Audit Tools for 3P suppliers. Collaborate with Category and Global Supplier Management to drive improvements across categories like janitorial, food service, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, water coolers, PPE, and waste management.
- Ensure 3P suppliers comply with site-level contracts and service terms, including SLA response times.
- Track and measure savings performance, developing action plans to meet goals and reduce waste in FC procurement processes. Standardize best practices across the network.
- Collaborate with both internal teams and suppliers to develop innovative procurement solutions that support Operations.
- Implement methods to track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with AP, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve vendor payment issues promptly.
- Support Procure-to-Pay execution and local sourcing activities to meet business needs.
- Assist the centralized Procurement team (GPCS) and Global Procurement Organization (GPO) pillars, including ProcOps, Category, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Management, Procurement Excellence, Reusables, Technology, and PMO.
- Work in a warehouse environment, requiring frequent walking and adaptability to varying temperatures due to open dock doors.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by your manager.
- This position requires regular travel to assigned site(s); travel distances may exceed 50 miles depending on business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- Experience in procurement
- Experience with project management
- Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement software
- Experience with cost accounting
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
- Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric
- Ability to work with ambiguity
- Provide a positive customer experience internally and externally
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, IL, Aurora - 51,400.00 - 84,700.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Markham - 51,400.00 - 84,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As a Site Procurement Manager for the Amazon Fulfillment Center team, you will serve as the bridge between centralized Procurement and the building leadership. You will own the site’s indirect procurement operation responsibilities at a site level, including vendor management of 3rd party service providers, purchase order management, and inventory management. You will lead supplier management KPI and metrics reporting, and work with stakeholders to find and understand deviation and improvement areas. You will provide procurement leadership and align with the building leadership team to drive efficiencies and improvements at the site(s).
Key job responsibilities
- Provide procurement operations support for fulfillment centers, including managing suppliers (goods and services), non-inventory labor, flow and space models, cycle counts, inventory management, and procurement transactions.
- Ensure compliance with organizational KPIs, working with the non-inventory team to measure, control, and benchmark procurement processes.
- Develop expertise in non-inventory items and collaborate with similar buildings to implement best practices.
- Build relationships across the network, ensuring the sharing and implementation of best practices. This includes training teams such as Operations, Loss Prevention, PXT, Transportation, Facilities Management, and Safety on procurement processes.
- Work with internal teams, Finance, and Procurement Operations to understand budgetary targets and establish methods for measuring savings, value, and category metrics.
- Assist Finance and internal teams in determining budgets and managing blanket POs.
- Monitor supplier performance using tools such as supplier scorecards and Global Audit Tools for 3P suppliers. Collaborate with Category and Global Supplier Management to drive improvements across categories like janitorial, food service, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, water coolers, PPE, and waste management.
- Ensure 3P suppliers comply with site-level contracts and service terms, including SLA response times.
- Track and measure savings performance, developing action plans to meet goals and reduce waste in FC procurement processes. Standardize best practices across the network.
- Collaborate with both internal teams and suppliers to develop innovative procurement solutions that support Operations.
- Implement methods to track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Partner with AP, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve vendor payment issues promptly.
- Support Procure-to-Pay execution and local sourcing activities to meet business needs.
- Assist the centralized Procurement team (GPCS) and Global Procurement Organization (GPO) pillars, including ProcOps, Category, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Management, Procurement Excellence, Reusables, Technology, and PMO.
- Work in a warehouse environment, requiring frequent walking and adaptability to varying temperatures due to open dock doors.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by your manager.
- This position requires regular travel to assigned site(s); travel distances may exceed 50 miles depending on business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- Experience in procurement
- Experience with project management
- Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement software
- Experience with cost accounting
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
- Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric
- Ability to work with ambiguity
- Provide a positive customer experience internally and externally
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, IL, Aurora - 51,400.00 - 84,700.00 USD annually
USA, IL, Markham - 51,400.00 - 84,700.00 USD annually
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Entry Level Procurement Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level procurement manager job?
Focus on coursework, internships, or project work in supply chain, sourcing, or vendor coordination, since most employers at this level prioritize demonstrated interest over years of experience. Tailor your resume to highlight any purchasing, negotiation, or inventory tasks you have handled. Certifications like CPSM or ISM credentials can also strengthen an entry level application and signal commitment to the field.
Which companies hire entry level procurement managers?
Companies hiring entry level procurement managers right now include Amazon, Motorola Solutions, and Xoriant, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including large manufacturers, government contractors, healthcare systems, and retailers that run structured procurement or supply chain teams and regularly onboard junior talent.
Are there remote entry level procurement manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up the majority at this stage. About 0% of entry level procurement manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote positions more common at companies that have distributed procurement teams or operate across multiple regions.
Are these new grad procurement manager jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior procurement manager roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or mentions that a relevant degree or portfolio of coursework is acceptable in place of full-time history.
Which industries hire the most entry level procurement managers?
Entry Level procurement manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they manage large supplier networks, high-volume purchasing cycles, or regulated supply chains that require dedicated procurement staff even at the junior tier.