Category Manager, Construction, Global Procurement Organization (GPO), Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Are you ready to shape the future of Amazons construction procurement landscape in Europe Amazons Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic construction procurement activities across our diverse portfolio of multi-million-dollar real estate projects.

As a key member of our Construction Category Procurement Pillar youll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazons growth and innovation in Europe. The ideal candidate will bring deep understanding of construction trades including civil and architectural works interior fit-out MEP (mechanical electrical plumbing) systems and fire protection.

Were looking for a dynamic leader who thrives in our fast-paced results-driven environment. This role offers unique opportunities to influence major construction projects drive sustainable procurement practices and collaborate with world-class professionals across Europe. If youre a self-starter who excels in complex challenging environments and has a passion for construction procurement this role could be your next career milestone.

This role offers exceptional visibility with senior leadership and the chance to make lasting improvements to Amazons construction procurement ecosystem. Your success will directly contribute to Amazons ambitious growth plans competitiveness and environmental commitments across Europe.

*This role can be based in London or Barcelona*


Key job responsibilities
Develop and execute construction category sourcing strategies across different supply chain tiers (General Contractors Subcontractors Suppliers OEMs) and trades (including civil architectural MEP fire protection and fit-out) across Europe
Take responsibility for increasing Amazons competitiveness and maintain continuity of supply and mitigate risks across geographical and business unit boundaries defining opportunities to suit the particular needs of Amazon business
Focus on deep diving construction categories and regions to add value to the overall procurement process by identifying synergies benchmarking innovation eliminating waste and identifying economies of scale thus increasing our competitive advantage
Drive cost optimization through negotiation standardization value engineering and supply chain improvements
Build effective internal and external relationships with colleagues suppliers and partners that enables effective collaborative working and a positive and productive working environment own strategic supplier relationships
Negotiate execute and manage framework agreements
Support sustainability initiatives aligned with Amazons Climate Pledge
Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to key stakeholders and procurement leadership to inform decision making
Own the individual targets and goals identified across the construction category scope as well as identifying and delivering incremental value and process improvements
Innovate within the procurement space automating and improving tools and processes to better support the Procurement Life-cycle
Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to key stakeholders and procurement leadership to inform decision making


A day in the life
Lead procurement processes including prequalification onboarding tender management evaluations contract negotiations and award recommendations delivering to tight timescales being technically and commercially accurate and to manage several schemes simultaneously
Apply technical knowledge of construction trades to assess supplier capabilities evaluate proposals and drive value engineering initiatives
Drive procurement of innovative sustainable and cost-effective construction services to help our Operations teams succeed and delight customers with speed selection and convenience
Collaborate with technical teams to optimize specifications across various construction disciplines
Serve as the key interface between project delivery and any internal central core team from Design and Construction Real Estate and Legal partners and the senior leadership of external supply chain (General Contractors Subcontractors Suppliers OEMs)
Support supplier performance management together with Design and Construction partners
Provide insight and knowledge of the construction industry and supply chain and in turn develop procurement strategies to support/inform strategic decision making
Prepare high quality white papers and anticipate objections to proposed procurement approach and gain buy-in from decision makers including managing differing perspectives to a recommended position. Influence decision-making at senior leadership levels
Adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs


About the team
*This role can be based in London or Barcelona*

Youll join a growing team where your strategic thinking commercial acumen and leadership skills will be paramount. Working in an environment that encourages autonomy and creative problem-solving youll partner closely with Design and Construction Real Estate Legal and Finance teams to shape and execute innovative category strategies.

Your expertise will be crucial in delivering measurable value creation driving sustainability initiatives and establishing best-in-class procurement practices across our European operations.

- Bachelors degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics
- Experience in supply chain
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

- Experience in driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience leading process improvements
- Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes project management and schedules

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