Buyer Beware - Senior Manager Global Procurement Amazon Employee Review

2.0
10 Apr 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Ample opportunity to move around once you're in. Very interesting projects. Excellent place to work if you have thick skin and are able to manage your time, and want to play politics. Very smart people to work with who are all there for the same reason ... very few companies offer the diversity of projects with incredible scale and impact on markets. I look at my ten years there as a Masters program where I learned a ton and was paid well. It was a truly great education I wouldn't trade for anything.

Cons

Management is largely focused on advancing or protecting their own careers. In 10 years, I had 9 bosses - most of them managed out. Try navigating your own career through that. Change is the norm. Early on, employees needed to think on their feet, improvise and move quickly. There are a lot fewer of those jobs now and most are fairly cookie-cutter. To be clear, Amazon's Sr. levels view employees as commodity, not unlike the stuff they sell.

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5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

Competitive hourly pay in many locations Benefits may include health insurance and tuition assistance Flexible scheduling options at some warehouses Opportunities for overtime and extra pay Entry-level job with minimal experience required

Cons

Physically demanding work with long hours standing or lifting Fast-paced environment with strict productivity targets Repetitive tasks can become tiring Work schedules may include nights, weekends, or holidays High stress during peak shopping seasons like holidays

5.0
10 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

Cons

You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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