Global Category Manager, CAPEX - EMI (Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure)

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a CAPEX Equipment procurement leader to strategically source Auxiliary equipment and services for fulfillment operations. You will coordinate with multiple teams, develop robust category strategies, deliver savings, and improve supply chain resilience and productivity across the CAPEX Equipment category.

The role requires a self-starter with strong communication skills, able to work independently and lead peers in a dynamic, cross-functional environment within Amazon's Global

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic sourcing for CAPEX equipment and services.
• Ability to develop multi-year category strategies with stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and contract-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish multi-year category sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize cost and ownership.
• Manage category suppliers to identify and optimize opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence and inform key stakeholders on opportunities and risks.
• Drive supplier relationship management to mitigate risk and improve performance.
• Identify and report savings and value targets for category sourcing activities.
• Align with internal customers to understand business applications of the category.

Skills

Procurement

Category strategy

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contracts

Job description

We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source Auxiliary equipment and services for fulfillment operations within CAPEX - Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure 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.