Category Manager Equipment Global Procurement Organization GPO
Category Manager Equipment Global Procurement Organization GPO
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At Amazon were working to be the most customercentric company on earth. If youd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online this is your chance to make history.
We are seeking a Category Manager with procurement experience to strategically source products and services within our Global Procurement Operations CapEx Equipment Category Team. The person in this role will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy business requirements and will partner with multiple teams in Amazon to develop and execute category sourcing strategies improve productivity and value across the category.
Key job responsibilities
Establish and execute category sourcing strategies lead crossfunctional teams negotiate with suppliers and deliver the best value;
Drive appropriate relationships with suppliers with the objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership;
meet the business and procurement goals fostering a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use;
Identify monitor and optimize opportunities to increase value and mitigate risks for our Customers;
Lead endtoend Procurement process for large investment projects globally;
Act as a category expert and focal point within the Procurement team;
anticipate trends and risks identify and exploit opportunities to continuously improve performance;
Achieve yoy cost savings and meet/exceed KPI set for category sourcing activities;
Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with crossfunctional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions;
Help to develop longterm department strategies and significantly influence the crosscompany project development and delivery of enhanced processes and standards
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
Create and execute the category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive unified approach for the category
Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes
Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings
Champion standards and process improvements
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Travel up to 25
3 years of working cross functionally with tech and nontech teams experience
3 years of program or project management experience
3 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
2 years of supply chain experience
Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Bachelors degree
3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3 years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes project management and schedules
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
We are seeking a Category Manager with procurement experience to strategically source products and services within our Global Procurement Operations CapEx Equipment Category Team. The person in this role will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy business requirements and will partner with multiple teams in Amazon to develop and execute category sourcing strategies improve productivity and value across the category.
Key job responsibilities
Establish and execute category sourcing strategies lead crossfunctional teams negotiate with suppliers and deliver the best value;
Drive appropriate relationships with suppliers with the objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership;
meet the business and procurement goals fostering a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use;
Identify monitor and optimize opportunities to increase value and mitigate risks for our Customers;
Lead endtoend Procurement process for large investment projects globally;
Act as a category expert and focal point within the Procurement team;
anticipate trends and risks identify and exploit opportunities to continuously improve performance;
Achieve yoy cost savings and meet/exceed KPI set for category sourcing activities;
Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with crossfunctional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions;
Help to develop longterm department strategies and significantly influence the crosscompany project development and delivery of enhanced processes and standards
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
Create and execute the category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive unified approach for the category
Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes
Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings
Champion standards and process improvements
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Travel up to 25
3 years of working cross functionally with tech and nontech teams experience
3 years of program or project management experience
3 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
2 years of supply chain experience
Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Bachelors degree
3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3 years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes project management and schedules
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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