Procurement Category Manager, MHE Systems

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC - A57 in Nashville is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing for MHE systems. You will drive category strategies, deliver savings, and partner with global teams and engineering to optimize procurement in support of Amazon’s operations.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong data analysis, cross‑functional influence, and supplier management. Experience with HW engineering collaboration is preferred, and CPSM/CSCP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing data to make business decisions.
• Experience in modeling complex business scenarios.
• Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations.
• Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management.
• Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science) on new product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment and components that form the overall MHE system or sub-systems, ensuring alignment with One-MHS goals and objectives.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position for the procured equipment.
• Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, business units, and other procurement teams.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of defined strategies.
• Influence suppliers’ roadmaps, design, processes, technology decisions, and strategies to align with Amazon’s procurement goals.
• Lead complex and cross‑functional projects to drive productivity and innovation within the category.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices to inform category strategies and decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain category‑specific metrics and reporting to track performance, savings, and supplier compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Modeling scenarios

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement & SRM

HW engineering collaboration

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC - A57 in Nashville is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing for MHE systems. You will drive category strategies, deliver savings, and partner with global teams and engineering to optimize procurement in support of Amazon’s operations.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong data analysis, cross‑functional influence, and supplier management. Experience with HW engineering collaboration is preferred, and CPSM/CSCP certification is a plus.