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Category Manager, GPO, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Nashville, TN - USA
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Posted:
15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Amazons fulfillment network is one of the most complex logistics operations on the planet and its still growing. Behind every package delivered is a network of third-party logistics (3PL) partners operating millions of square feet of warehouse space processing tens of millions of units annually and enabling Amazon to meet customer promises at scale.
The **NA GPO External Fulfillment team** owns the end-to-end procurement strategy for Amazons 3PL fulfillment network in North America a portfolio spanning across sort non-sort AWD TNS and specialty building types. We negotiate structure and govern contracts that directly impact Amazons ability to scale capacity control costs and deliver for customers.
Were looking for a **Category Manager** based in *Houston* to provide cross-portfolio operational support across our 3PL supplier base. This role sits at the intersection of procurement analytics supplier performance and commercial governance youll be the engine that turns raw data into actionable insights recovers money left on the table and builds the measurement systems that hold suppliers accountable.
This isnt a back-office support role. Youll work directly with Category Managers Operations leaders and Finance partners to drive real commercial outcomes from recovering millions in claims and rebates to building the dashboards that inform executive decisions on supplier allocation and contract renewals.
Key job responsibilities
What Youll Do:
* Build and maintain procurement analytics that power portfolio-level decision-making cost benchmarking spend tracking supplier comparison models and forecasting tools used by leadership.
*Own claims and rebates recovery across the NA 3PL portfolio identifying contractual entitlements building claim packages tracking aging and driving resolution to recover revenue owed to Amazon.
*Develop supplier performance measurement systems designing scorecards tracking KPIs (76 metrics across 7 categories) and producing quarterly performance reports that inform volume allocation and contract decisions.
*Create and maintain cost models that normalize performance across building types geographies and suppliers enabling apples-to-apples comparison for sourcing decisions.
*Support sourcing events by preparing data packages market analysis and benchmark comparisons for RFI/RFQ/RFP processes.
*Automate and scale reporting replacing manual processes with repeatable mechanisms using Excel SQL QuickSight Power BI or AI-assisted tools.
*Partner cross-functionally with Operations Finance and Category Managers to ensure data accuracy flag anomalies and surface insights that drive action.
*Track and report on savings delivery validating actuals against committed savings targets and producing variance analysis for leadership reviews.
What Youll Bring:
*A love for data you see a messy spreadsheet and immediately start thinking about how to structure clean and extract insight from it.
*Attention to detail paired with the ability to zoom out and tell the so what story to stakeholders who dont live in the data.
*Comfort working across multiple workstreams simultaneously claims recovery performance reporting and analytics support dont pause for each other.
*Initiative to identify problems before theyre assigned to you you notice when a number doesnt look right and dig in.
*Strong written communication your analysis needs to stand on its own in a document without you presenting it.
*Curiosity about logistics supply chain economics and how 3PL operations actually work on the ground.
Why This Role:
- Visible impact: Your analytics and claims work directly recovers revenue and informs decisions on a substantial portfolio.
-Cross-portfolio exposure: Youll work across all NA 3PL suppliers and building types AWD SDC TNS Hazmat.
-Nashville hub: Join a growing procurement team in one of Amazons key operational hubs with direct collaboration across Operations and Finance.
-Build from scratch: Youll be designing systems and mechanisms not inheriting someone elses this is a greenfield opportunity to shape how the team operates.
- 3 years of supply chain forecasting manufacturing sourcing/procurement or vendor management experience
- 3 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Bachelors degree
- Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes project management and schedules
- Experience in procurement budgeting forecasting or asset management
- Experience in 3PL warehousing logistics or fulfillment environments
- Experience with claims management contract compliance or rebate recovery
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.
The **NA GPO External Fulfillment team** owns the end-to-end procurement strategy for Amazons 3PL fulfillment network in North America a portfolio spanning across sort non-sort AWD TNS and specialty building types. We negotiate structure and govern contracts that directly impact Amazons ability to scale capacity control costs and deliver for customers.
Were looking for a **Category Manager** based in *Houston* to provide cross-portfolio operational support across our 3PL supplier base. This role sits at the intersection of procurement analytics supplier performance and commercial governance youll be the engine that turns raw data into actionable insights recovers money left on the table and builds the measurement systems that hold suppliers accountable.
This isnt a back-office support role. Youll work directly with Category Managers Operations leaders and Finance partners to drive real commercial outcomes from recovering millions in claims and rebates to building the dashboards that inform executive decisions on supplier allocation and contract renewals.
Key job responsibilities
What Youll Do:
* Build and maintain procurement analytics that power portfolio-level decision-making cost benchmarking spend tracking supplier comparison models and forecasting tools used by leadership.
*Own claims and rebates recovery across the NA 3PL portfolio identifying contractual entitlements building claim packages tracking aging and driving resolution to recover revenue owed to Amazon.
*Develop supplier performance measurement systems designing scorecards tracking KPIs (76 metrics across 7 categories) and producing quarterly performance reports that inform volume allocation and contract decisions.
*Create and maintain cost models that normalize performance across building types geographies and suppliers enabling apples-to-apples comparison for sourcing decisions.
*Support sourcing events by preparing data packages market analysis and benchmark comparisons for RFI/RFQ/RFP processes.
*Automate and scale reporting replacing manual processes with repeatable mechanisms using Excel SQL QuickSight Power BI or AI-assisted tools.
*Partner cross-functionally with Operations Finance and Category Managers to ensure data accuracy flag anomalies and surface insights that drive action.
*Track and report on savings delivery validating actuals against committed savings targets and producing variance analysis for leadership reviews.
What Youll Bring:
*A love for data you see a messy spreadsheet and immediately start thinking about how to structure clean and extract insight from it.
*Attention to detail paired with the ability to zoom out and tell the so what story to stakeholders who dont live in the data.
*Comfort working across multiple workstreams simultaneously claims recovery performance reporting and analytics support dont pause for each other.
*Initiative to identify problems before theyre assigned to you you notice when a number doesnt look right and dig in.
*Strong written communication your analysis needs to stand on its own in a document without you presenting it.
*Curiosity about logistics supply chain economics and how 3PL operations actually work on the ground.
Why This Role:
- Visible impact: Your analytics and claims work directly recovers revenue and informs decisions on a substantial portfolio.
-Cross-portfolio exposure: Youll work across all NA 3PL suppliers and building types AWD SDC TNS Hazmat.
-Nashville hub: Join a growing procurement team in one of Amazons key operational hubs with direct collaboration across Operations and Finance.
-Build from scratch: Youll be designing systems and mechanisms not inheriting someone elses this is a greenfield opportunity to shape how the team operates.
- 3 years of supply chain forecasting manufacturing sourcing/procurement or vendor management experience
- 3 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Bachelors degree
- Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience building processes project management and schedules
- Experience in procurement budgeting forecasting or asset management
- Experience in 3PL warehousing logistics or fulfillment environments
- Experience with claims management contract compliance or rebate recovery
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX Houston - 85800.00 - 128600.00 USD annually
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