Enterprise and Supplier Development Program Manager – B-BBEE Program , Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment at Amazon Web Services

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