Category Manager, Global Network Delivery, Global Network Delivery (GND)

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.

Amazon is seeking a motivated and data-driven category manager to support the Americas data center operations space. The candidate should have strong supply chain and procurement skills analytical and financial acumen communication capabilities and a hands-on passion to dive-deep into processes used in our data center operations network. Additionally candidate must have proven skills in managing large-scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects.

As a Category Manager you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least one services category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies reduce risks and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. You will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding negotiating and analyzing data and market trends for your category.
The ideal candidate thinks long term drives multiple initiatives communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines succeed in a fast-paced environment; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazons Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit.


Key job responsibilities
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements resulting in measurable value
Project management experience with cross-functional initiatives
High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired
Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge
Demonstrated analytical financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentality
Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product our business and the competitive landscape
Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action and ensure execution happens on time every time
Ability to get things done and produce conclusive measurable results within time commitments
Strong influencing skills

About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

- 5 years of procurement supply chain inventory management contract management lease administration or operations experience
- 5 years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations global contract management process improvement operational and financial analysis experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Finance or a related technical field
- Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations global contract management process improvement operational and financial analysis
- Experience in global supply chain management managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company

- 4 years of program project product management or leading a product implementation process experience
- Experience in data centers infrastructure service providers or related technology companies
- Familiarity with supply chain management concepts - forecasting planning sourcing optimization logistics. Familiarity with supply chain operational cost and financial analysis. Experience in data centers engineering an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company. Strong track record of creative problem solving using lean principles and the desire to create and build new processes. Experience measuring key operational metrics (e.g. order cycle time ship estimate accuracy on time and complete shipment inventory record defect rate) Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management bench-marking should-cost models RFX reverse auction contracting etc.) and strong quantitative financial and qualitative analytical skills paired with hands-on attitude excellent attention to detail and good business judgment

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