Senior Category Manager, Facility Management Services

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus passion for invention commitment to operational excellence and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies inventing products and providing services that change lives. If you want to help us set new standards for the world this is the place for you.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sr. Category Manager Facility Services to lead strategic sourcing activities across key service lines including janitorial waste management maintenance and food this role you will drive initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership for Amazons building operations while maintaining best-in-class service delivery.

You will develop and execute category sourcing strategies partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable savings improve productivity and create long-term value across the Facility Services portfolio.


Key job responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies in partnership with internal customers ensuring a unified approach that aligns with business objectives and annual budget processes
Build and manage a prioritized portfolio of sourcing initiatives based on impact complexity and implementation feasibility in collaboration with business partners
Champion standards process improvements and new tools to advance Amazons procurement capabilities

Sourcing & Negotiation
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including scope development project management communication plans and contract awards
Negotiate and re-negotiate complex agreements statements of work RFIs and RFPs to secure optimal outcomes for pricing service and quality
Partner with legal teams and business unit stakeholders to develop negotiation strategies for the most complex vendor relationships
Develop and qualify alternative sources of supply to ensure competitive tension across the supply base

Cost Management & Value Delivery
Deliver annual cost savings and value targets aligned with category goals and budget processes
Design implement and measure cost savings reduction and avoidance programs across the category
Provide current pricing intelligence and forecasting inputs to support business planning on a rolling 12-month basis

Supplier & Stakeholder Management
Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment and cross-functional collaboration
Develop strategic supplier relationships and identify partnership opportunities that deliver long-term value
Lead supplier business reviews monitor performance against contractual terms and drive resolution of complex issues through effective negotiation
Provide subject matter expertise in sourcing and procurement to internal teams and leadership

Risk Mitigation & Governance
Maintain full visibility of category spend by site and supplier including sole/single/dual/multiple source classification
Identify supply chain risks and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place including backup suppliers alternative production sites consignment arrangements and inventory strategies
Communicate risk exposure to stakeholders and execute mitigation recommendations
Maintain and govern the approved supplier list by category and site in accordance with design specifications

Reporting & Metrics
Define and report on key metrics that measure supply effectiveness cost performance and category health
Track and communicate progress against savings targets supplier performance and strategic milestones

Travel Requirement
This role requires up to 30% travel.

- 7 years of supply chain experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelors degree

- 2 years of driving process improvements experience
- Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field

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 TN Nashville - 103900.00 - 148400.00 USD annually
USA TX Houston - 115400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 115400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 115400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually