Sr. Category Manager, FMS, BBM

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a Procurement Manager to create worldwide strategies for Base Building Reliability. Responsibilities include developing long-term sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of purchasing experience, program management skills, and a relevant bachelor’s degree. This position involves managing travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience.
• 3+ 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.
• 2+ years of driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and deliver long-term sourcing strategies.
• Drive the decision-making process of the category roadmap.
• Build relationships and alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead supplier performance management.
• Drive alignment and establish success criteria around savings.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Program or project management

Data-driven improvements

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

At Amazon we’re working to be the most customer‑centric company on earth. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to create worldwide strategies for Base Building Reliability (BBR) for multiple business units and operation centers. The person in this role will coordinate and partner with leaders and teams globally across Amazon and lead and interact with our most important professional suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and deliver long‑term sourcing strategies and lead key initiatives with cross‑functional teams.
• Drive the decision‑making process of the category roadmap with senior leadership.
• Build relationships and alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead supplier performance management, including improving sustainability and social responsibility.
• Drive alignment and establish success criteria for common or shared goals around savings and sustainability.
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
• Coordinate and collaborate with local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of defined strategies.
• Manage travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience.
• 3+ 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.
• 2+ years of driving process improvements.
• Master’s degree or MBA in business operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design, or a related field.

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