Category Manager, Packaging, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a leader in packaging procurement to strategically source packaging products for North America Customer Fulfillment Procurement. You will coordinate with multiple teams, interact with key suppliers, and develop category sourcing strategies to deliver savings and productivity gains.

The role requires strong communication, independence, and leadership qualities in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include driving cross-functional sourcing, establishing supplier

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• 3+ years of cross-functional work with tech and non-tech teams.
• 3+ years of process-improvement initiatives using data and metrics.
• 2+ years of supply chain experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and SQL.
• Experience defining program requirements with data-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional sourcing teams, negotiate contracts to optimize Amazon’s position.
• Drive relationships with category suppliers to meet business goals with cost stewardship and continuous improvement.
• Manage category suppliers to identify, monitor and optimize opportunities.
• As market intelligence provider, anticipate opportunities and inform stakeholders.
• Drive supplier relationship management to mitigate risk and improve performance.
• Identify and report savings targets for category sourcing activities.
• Align with internal customers to understand business applications of the category.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job 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 packaging procurement experience to strategically source packaging products for North America Customer Fulfillment Procurement. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements, develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, and a creative, critical thinker with 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. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level.

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 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 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

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience
• 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 supply chain experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
• Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10452098