Sr. Category Manager, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)

Overview
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.

Key Job Responsibilities

Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, 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

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

EEO Statement
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 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.

Compensation
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Houston - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Company: Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10467338

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