Procurement Category Manager, ISCAP - Var

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

As a Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for the creation and processing of Purchase Requisitions aligned to pre-defined SLAs support IPS-Procurement implementing sourcing strategies and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon. You will manage metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally you will drive results through the management of competitive bidding processes and analyze data and market trends in support of the category managers. You will also support the continuous improvement of global Procurement processes and tools.

The ideal candidate thinks long term drives initiatives and communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. Operating in a fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous environment you will be required to work autonomously taking full control and responsibility for achieving business objectives. Tools and resources change frequently so adaptability is critical. You will continuously look for better ways to manage your work. You should be flexible and adaptable to get into different operational roles within Infrastructure operations. To be successful in this role you have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; the ability to prioritize workload; exhibit an intense curiosity and learning drive; succeed in a fast-paced environment; engage and influence key stakeholders; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. Also you must have a demonstrated track record of working multiple projects and supporting their completion to meet business objectives. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazons Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit with a get it done mentality.




Key job responsibilities
- Manage a category within the Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) domains
- Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations
- Plan and execute effective negotiation strategies with vendors.
- Analyze category data and metrics to drive Procurement category strategies
- Understand trends in customers needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customers priorities
- Build strong relationship with customers and ensure customer satisfaction
- Lead supplier selection process across multiple categories internal teams and regions and create longer-term supplier selection strategies for management
- Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
- Provide support throughout the contracting process as well as management of contracts post-execution

About the team
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- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years experience in a Procurement organization performing vendor management contract management negotiating complex purchases and bidding
- 3 years experience developing category strategies and pricing models as a Project Manager who can prioritize workload and manage complex projects within cost and schedule

- Masters degree in Business Procurement & Supply chain or relevant business discipline.
- Ability to communicate and report on market intelligence data including commodity trends and labor indexes
- Experience in data centers engineering an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company
- Developing market intelligence to communicate across the organization
- Experience with creating Procurement systems and tools
- Proven ability to implement category strategies globally
- Proven ability to deep dive and develop innovative ideas for process challenges

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.