Senior Program Manager driving AWS South Africa's B-BBEE Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) objectives. Leads strategic ESD initiatives, ensuring compliance with B-BBEE legislation while building sustainable impact for SMEs. Combines program management expertise with deep regulatory knowledge to manage risk, to develop beneficiaries, and to drive preferential procurement strategy. Partner with business leaders to deliver economic transformation goals and strengthen supplier partnerships across South Africa.

Key job responsibilities

Strategic ESD Leadership & Program Management:

• Drive an integrated risk and governance strategy for the ESD program,
• Contribute to planning processes and own organisational goals for the ESD program,
• Improve and implement the strategy, processes, and methodologies enabling the ESD strategic plan,
• Support procurement initiatives and prepare for the annual B-BBEE certification, and
• Make strategic trade-offs between short-term needs and long-term ESD program objectives

B-BBEE Compliance & Risk Management:

• Drive B-BBEE compliance across ESD initiatives and oversee compliance from a risk perspective across the ESD portfolio
• Develop and manage risk assessment frameworks for B-BBEE compliance as it relates to ESD implementation
• Provide insights into key risk, preferential procurement, and ESD requirements
• Balance customer experience against risk management concerns in the ESD context
• Enterprise and Supplier Development
• Improve existing mechanisms and metrics to manage ESD beneficiaries ensuring AWS delivers on its transformation objectives
• Demonstrate superior technical expertise in developing ESD beneficiaries
• Maintain and improve on global Procurement processes and tools as they relate to ESD to drive innovation across teams and external partners
• Supplier Management and Performance
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost aligning with B-BBEE requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
• Experience in technical support, or experience in software development and experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines, or experience with end-to-end project management
• Demonstrated understanding of B-BBEE legislation, procurement regulatory framework legislation and ESD requirements
• Experience in managing complex risk and procurement programs in a corporate environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing B-BBEE policies and strategy, including DTIC Codes of Good Practice, ICT and/or Financial Sector Codes, detailed reporting, policy review, and verification
• Significant experience in compliance, audit, or risk management and

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the various B-BBEE Codes and the calculations of the scorecard (ability to provide strategic advice, good presentation and report writing skills)
• Previous experience in B-BBEE consulting or implementation
• Passion for delivering meaningful transformation solutions with obsession for rigorous goal-setting, continuous process improvement, and mentorship
• Strong experience in creating, defining, and implementing procurement strategy

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

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