Global Category Manager, CAPEX Equipment

We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source Auxiliary equipment and services for fulfillment operations within CAPEX Equipment category. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute robust category sourcing strategies, deliver savings, improve supply chain resilience and productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, and a creative, critical thinker with an strong 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.

• Key job responsibilities
• Establish multi year 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 robust 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 AI workflows and procurement standards

A day in the life
As a CAPEX Equipment procurement leader at Amazon, you'll be at the forefront of driving value and innovation across our Customer Fulfillment network. You'll be constantly balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals, always with an eye on how your decisions impact Amazon's ability to delight customers.In this role, you're not just managing spend – you're shaping the future of e-commerce fulfillment. Your work will have a tangible impact on Amazon's bottom line and will play a crucial role in our mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

About the team
We're seeking leaders to join our Global Procurement Operations (GPO) CAPEX Equipment Category Team where strategic thinking meets operational excellence to power Amazon's fulfillment network. As part of our diverse procurement team, you'll help manage critical categories that keep our vast logistics operations running efficiently.
What makes our team special:

• Collaborative culture where innovative ideas thrive
• Data-driven decision making approach
• Opportunity to make significant impact on global operations
• Supporting one of the world's largest logistics networks

As we continue growing, we need leaders who can help raise the bar in category sourcing, procurement excellence and drive our fulfillment network forward with passion and purpose.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
• 2+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
• Bachelor's degree
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English
• 1+ years of experience to detail/write/simplify prompts and have ability to leverage Amazon internal AI tools, flows and bots

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
• 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

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