Head of Category, base building maintenance , Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically oversee sourcing products and services for Amazons Worldwide Operations under Global Customer Fulfillment. The person in this role will manage coordination 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 category sourcing strategies deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a creative critical thinker with an strong motivation to learn and lead. You must be an effective communicator and be able to work independently and as a leader of managers to generate high-quality work product in a collaborative creative ever-changing and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to influence decision making with people at every level.

Key job responsibilities
- Establish category sourcing strategies lead cross-functional 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 other value targets for category sourcing activities
- Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category
Key Performance Indicators:
- Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
- Lead in category strategy creation in conjunction with team and 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 operational uptime and cost savings
- Champion standards and process improvements through efficiency gains and labor optimization


A day in the life
As a strategic procurement leader at Amazon youll be at the forefront of driving value and innovation across our Reliability Maintenance Engineering network. Youll be constantly balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals always with an eye on how your teams decisions impact Amazons ability to delight customers. Your work will have a tangible impact on Amazons bottom line and will play a crucial role in our mission to be Earths most customer-centric company.

About the team
Join our dynamic Global Facilities Management Services team where we blend strategic thinking with operational excellence to drive Amazons fulfillment network forward. Our diverse team of procurement professionals supports one of the worlds largest logistics operations managing critical categories that keep our fulfillment centers running efficiently. Were proud of our collaborative culture where innovative ideas are welcomed data drives our decisions and everyone has the opportunity to make a significant impact. As we continue to grow and evolve were looking for leaders who share our passion for customer obsession and can help us raise the bar in procurement excellence.

- 7 years of team management experience
- Bachelors degree
- 10 yrs of supply chain or procurement experience

- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
- Working in a global organization owning scope responsibility preventative and reactive maintenance services

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