Global Procurement Category Lead — MRO & Cost Reduction

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Senior Global Procurement Category Manager to create and implement sourcing strategies for services, collaborating with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks and costs.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, data analysis and metrics development, working globally with cross-functional teams while embracing Amazon Leadership Principles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of program, project or product management experience
• 6+ years of related industry experience
• 8+ years of data analysis using Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau
• 8+ years of data analysis or sourcing environments
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience in global supply chain management and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Manage a category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) domains
• Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations
• Plan and execute effective negotiation strategies with vendors
• Analyze category data and metrics to drive procurement strategies
• Lead supplier selection across categories, teams, and regions
• Lead business reviews to improve supplier performance and partnerships
• Provide support throughout contracting and post-execution management

Skills

Program management

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Global supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Senior Global Procurement Category Manager to create and implement sourcing strategies for services, collaborating with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks and costs.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, data analysis and metrics development, working globally with cross-functional teams while embracing Amazon Leadership Principles.