Principal Category Leader, Global Procurement Organization, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)
Principal Category Leader, Global Procurement Organization, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)
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01-06-2025
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At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. 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 leader with procurement and sustainability experience to lead the development of our strategy to reduce our scope3 emissions globally for Global Customer Fulfillment. 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 position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute the supplier strategy to hit our ambitious scope 3 goals for Packaging.
Key job responsibilities
Is the chief architect for the vision roadmap and strategy to deliver our net zero carbon footprint across all Packaging scope 3 emissions.
Responsible for mechanisms and tools to track historical records build and maintain forecasts and improve data fidelity of WWGSs carbon footprint.
Works with Category leaders to analyze our current footprint postion and develop a short-and-long term decarbonization strategy for Packaging. This work is essential to support material financial decisions.
Leads setting and tracking WWGSs carbon intensity reduction goals on an annual and long-term (2030 and beyond) basis to get alignment across executives.
Independently drives narratives and briefs for executives on the carbon program.
Drives tactical decarbonization roadmaps to pilot and implement lower carbon solutions.
Key lead and liaison for carbon across our Procurement organization.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
Create a 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
** Candidate must be able to travel up to 20% **
- Experience in supply chain
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience managing analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience working cross functionally across several teams
- Experience owning program strategy and end to end delivery
- Bachelors degree
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Experience delivering projects within scope time budget and quality
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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 leader with procurement and sustainability experience to lead the development of our strategy to reduce our scope3 emissions globally for Global Customer Fulfillment. 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 position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute the supplier strategy to hit our ambitious scope 3 goals for Packaging.
Key job responsibilities
Is the chief architect for the vision roadmap and strategy to deliver our net zero carbon footprint across all Packaging scope 3 emissions.
Responsible for mechanisms and tools to track historical records build and maintain forecasts and improve data fidelity of WWGSs carbon footprint.
Works with Category leaders to analyze our current footprint postion and develop a short-and-long term decarbonization strategy for Packaging. This work is essential to support material financial decisions.
Leads setting and tracking WWGSs carbon intensity reduction goals on an annual and long-term (2030 and beyond) basis to get alignment across executives.
Independently drives narratives and briefs for executives on the carbon program.
Drives tactical decarbonization roadmaps to pilot and implement lower carbon solutions.
Key lead and liaison for carbon across our Procurement organization.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
Create a 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
** Candidate must be able to travel up to 20% **
- Experience in supply chain
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience managing analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience working cross functionally across several teams
- Experience owning program strategy and end to end delivery
- Bachelors degree
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Experience delivering projects within scope time budget and quality
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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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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