Category Manager - IT, Category Manager, Global Procurement Operations (GPO) - Amazon

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 leader with procurement experience to strategically source products and software for multiple business organizations within Amazon. 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. 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 - Negotiation and implementation of supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions. - Helping to develop long-term department strategies and significantly influencing the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards 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 Travel Requirement: - ** Candidate must be able to travel, up to 20% ** A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Austin, TX, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Houston, TX, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Tempe, AZ, USA Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business or related field - 8+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and procurement operations - 5+ years of previous team leadership experience - Microsoft office experience Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree (MBA) preferred - 5+ years experience in IT related field - Global Supply Chain Experience 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,600/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.