Category Manager, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce company in Dubai is seeking an experienced strategic procurement leader to establish sourcing strategies for Facility Management Services. This role involves negotiation with suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply chain and stakeholder management, with a Bachelor's degree and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 2 years of working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams.
• 2 years of supply chain forecasting or vendor management experience.
• Experience in driving process improvements using data.

Responsibilities

• Establish category sourcing strategies and lead teams.
• Negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts.
• Manage category suppliers to identify and optimize opportunities.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain forecasting

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source products and services for the AMET region for Facility Management Services. The role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and work 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, a creative critical thinker with strong motivation to learn, an effective communicator, and able to work independently and lead peers to generate high‑quality work in a collaborative, ever‑changing, sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and partner with people at every level.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Establish category sourcing strategies and lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing teams.
• Negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon's competitive position.
• Drive relationships with category suppliers to achieve optimal solution and cost of ownership, supporting continuous improvement with performance benchmarks.
• 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 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 a comprehensive, unified approach.
• Achieve yearly cost‑saving or value targets appropriate to the category in line with annual budget processes.
• Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings.
• Champion standards and process improvements.

A Day in the Life

As a strategic procurement leader at Amazon, you’ll be at the forefront of driving value and innovation across our Customer Fulfillment network. You’ll constantly balance short‑term operational needs with long‑term strategic goals, always with an eye on how your decisions impact Amazon’s ability to delight customers. This role is not just about managing spend—it shapes the future of e‑commerce fulfillment. Your work will have a tangible impact on Amazon’s bottom line and play a crucial role in our mission to be Earth’s most customer‑centric company.

About the Team

Join our dynamic Global Facility Management Services team where we blend strategic thinking with operational excellence to drive Amazon’s fulfillment network forward. Our diverse team of procurement professionals supports one of the world’s largest logistics operations, managing critical categories that keep our fulfillment centers running efficiently. We’re proud of our collaborative culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, data drives our decisions, and everyone has the opportunity to make a significant impact. As we continue to grow and evolve, we’re looking for leaders who share our passion for customer obsession and can help us raise the bar in procurement excellence.

Required Experience

• 2 years of working cross‑functionally with tech and non‑tech teams.
• 2 years of supply chain forecasting, manufacturing sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience.
• 2 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services support or maintenance spend.
• 2 years of driving process improvements.
• Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization.
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules.

Exec

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