Category Manager Services Arlington Nashville Bellevue Tempe Global Procurement Organization GPO

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 to strategically source Services for our global Customer Fulfillment network. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The person in this will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies deliver savings and improve productivity across the category.

Key job responsibilities
Establish category sourcing strategies lead crossfunctional strategic sourcing teams negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazons competitive position.
Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use.
Manage category suppliers to proactively identify monitor and optimize opportunities.
Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk improve performance and add value to Amazon.
Identify achieve and report on savings and sustainability value targets for category sourcing activities.
Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category.
Build the category metrics model based on input from the category team to track and monitor performance to the category strategy; measure actual vs planned savings and advise team of trends escalate issues and own action plans.
Candidate must be able to travel up to 15

A day in the life
You will deliver market leading lowcost innovative and sustainable service solutions to help our Operations teams succeed and delight Amazon customers with value selection and convenience. Additionally you will undertake initiatives to ensure continuity of service supply.
You will collaborate to seek inputs and manage outputs from our external suppliers as well as internal crossfunctional partners.
You may have to adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs.
You will focus on deep diving categories to unlock value and help deploy services at scale for Operations.

Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location the number of regularly scheduled hours you work length of employment and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular fulltime employees include:
1. Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon we value people with unique backgrounds experiences and skillsets. If youre passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale please apply!

About the team
Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line.
Grow in a fastpace environment where every day is day one.
Surrounded by inspiring and diverse individuals.
Learn from people with a wide variety of professional backgrounds.
Opportunity to develop new skills and opportunities through lateral geographical or functional moves.


Bachelors Degree
3 yrs of purchasing / procurement experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level including: pivot tables macros index/match vlookup VBA data links etc.
Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiations
Experience working cross functionally with nontech teams
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements

Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
Experience working cross functionally with nontech teams

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.