Sr Category Manager Global Procurement Organization Global Health Safety Procurement Team
Sr Category Manager Global Procurement Organization Global Health Safety Procurement Team
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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 Senior Category Manager to strategically source products and services World Wide Stores for the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) on the Global Health and Safety Procurement (GHSP) Team. 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 position 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 projects 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
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 value targets for category sourcing activities
Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category
Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with crossfunctional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
Help develop longterm department strategies and influence the crosscompany project development and delivery processes and standards
Travel domestically 1020 of the time
Key Performance Indicators:
Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes
Create a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive unified approach for the category
Ensure Continuity of Supply for all supplies to our internal and external customers
Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings
Champion one of the sourcing expertise
Experience in program or project management
Experience in supply chain
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
Experience leading process improvements
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to strategically source products and services World Wide Stores for the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) on the Global Health and Safety Procurement (GHSP) Team. 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 position 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 projects 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
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 value targets for category sourcing activities
Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category
Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with crossfunctional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
Help develop longterm department strategies and influence the crosscompany project development and delivery processes and standards
Travel domestically 1020 of the time
Key Performance Indicators:
Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes
Create a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive unified approach for the category
Ensure Continuity of Supply for all supplies to our internal and external customers
Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings
Champion one of the sourcing expertise
Experience in program or project management
Experience in supply chain
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
Experience leading process improvements
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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.
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