Analyst-Procurement

The B30 Analyst, Strategic Sourcing & Business Enablement, will play a key role in advancing American Express Global Supply Management priorities by managing end-to-end contracting needs for American Express’s US-based business units through sourcing and contracting engagements. This position will support enterprise value creation through disciplined sourcing execution, supplier strategy, contract drafting and negotiation, risk-aware decision making, and compliant third-party engagement. The role is suited for a procurement professional who can operate with ownership, influence cross-functional partners, and translate business requirements into measurable sourcing and contracting outcomes.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end contracting needs for American Express’s US-based business units by supporting SmartBuy engagements from intake and requirements review through approvals, negotiation, execution, and closeout.

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements, align contracting approach with category and procurement guidance, and support compliant third-party engagement in line with the American Express Policy for Third Party Management (AEMP10).

• Conduct supplier, spend, and business requirement analysis to support commercial decision-making, value creation, cost optimization, and process improvements.

• Manage Third Party Lifecycle Management (TLM) requirements, ensuring supplier risk assessments, required approvals, and policy compliance are completed throughout the contracting lifecycle.

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, negotiate, and execute Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and other commercial agreements in collaboration with GCO and other subject matter experts.

• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers to achieve favourable business outcomes while mitigating legal and operational risks.

• Drive contracts to execution by coordinating approvals, resolving contractual issues, and ensuring timely completion of all contracting milestones.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary procurement and contracting partner for US-based business stakeholders, providing guidance through SmartBuy engagement intake, contracting milestones, approvals, and execution requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including GCO, TLM, Tax, Compliance, Insurance, Procurement Operations, and Category Managers, to ensure seamless project execution.

• Provide regular updates to business partners on sourcing progress, contracting milestones, risks, and key decisions.

Track and report sourcing outcomes, including savings, value creation, and procurement metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; a degree in Law, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is preferred.

• 5-7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier contract management, or commercial contracting within a large organization.

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including SOWs and MSAs.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple business functions.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.

• Experience working with supplier risk management and third-party governance processes is preferred.

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.

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