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Sr. Category Manager, MHE, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)

Amazon
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025 CLOSED ON 3/31/2025

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Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.

We are seeking a Sr. Category Manager to strategically source products and services within our Global Procurement Organization, Equipment Category with a focus on MHE (Material Handling Equipment). This person will be supporting innovation projects across middle mile & last mile. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, and a creative, critical thinker with motivation to learn. You must be an effective communicator and be able to work independently and as a leader of peers to generate high-quality work product in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Support new innovations in automation across ATS and AMZL along with building their supply chains
  • Establish category sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position
  • Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use
  • Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities
  • Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed
  • Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon
  • Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities
  • Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category

Key Performance Indicators

  • Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
  • Create a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category.
  • Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes.
  • Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings
  • Champion standards and process improvements

Basic Qualifications

  • 5 years of supply chain experience
  • 5 years of program or project management 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
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience of building supply chains & vendor base from scratch

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of driving process improvements experience
  • Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2915263

Salary : $103,900 - $181,400

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