Description

　　Amazon is seeking a Senior Category Manager with procurement experience to strategically source products and services within our Global Procurement Operations (GPO). 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. This role will support the MRO Global Health & Safety Team for strategic sourcing of Safety and medical supplies.

　　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

　　· Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Identify cost optimization opportunities, analyze market trends, and define sourcing strategies for critical item OEM purchasing.

　　· Strategic Sourcing: Lead the strategic sourcing process for designated categories, including conducting market research, identifying potential suppliers, and negotiating contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.

　　· Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, particularly OEMs for critical items. Monitor supplier performance, conduct regular supplier evaluations, and implement supplier development initiatives to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.

　　· Supply Chain Continuity: Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to critical items, working closely with suppliers to establish contingency plans and ensure uninterrupted supply. Monitor market conditions, assess supplier capabilities, and develop strategies to address potential supply chain disruptions.

　　· Cost Optimization: Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective negotiation, value engineering, and total cost of ownership analysis. Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships, supplier consolidation, and process improvements to achieve cost savings without compromising quality and service levels.

　　· 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.

　　· Help develop long-term department strategies and significantly influencing the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.

　　TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Travel up to 25%

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Luxembourg, LUX

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

　　Experience defining and executing program requirements

　　Experience in program or project management

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Master's degree, or MBA in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources or related field

　　Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiations

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