Senior Category Manager, Security Services and Equipment

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the e-commerce sector is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Security Services and Equipment in Nashville, TN. The successful candidate will lead category sourcing activities and drive cost savings through effective strategies and partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers. This mid-senior level position requires a strong background in supply chain management and data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain experience required.
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Drive category strategy and cost savings.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage supplier relationships.
• Create and report on category metrics.

Skills

supply chain experience

data analysis

process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Category Manager, Security Services and Equipment

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Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.

Description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. 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 Sr. Category Manager, Security Services and Equipment to identify and lead specific category sourcing activities related to Developer and General Contractor to lower overall Total Cost of Ownership for Amazon building operations. The position will support, align, and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category.

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities

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

Complete and update Line of Sight to Spend Analysis by Category, by Site, by Supplier

Maintain a Category List by Supplier including Sole/Single/Dual/Multiple Sources of Supply by Plant Site for each assigned Category

Ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place and that the risks are communicated

Provide options and execute recommendations including contracts, multiple qualified suppliers, qualified supplier back-up production sites, consignment, inventory levels, and other tactics to mitigate business risk

Build and manage portfolio of Categories to pursue based on impact and level of implementation difficulty in conjunction with the Site Purchasing Managers

Support Estimating Department with updated pricing and estimating requirements on a rolling 12 months basis

Maintain and update Approved Supplier List by Category and Site location per the design specifications

Prepare scope documents, project management documents, communication plans, and contract awards

Partner with legal teams and business unit stakeholders to develop and execute negotiation strategies that include optimal targets for pricing, service, and quality for the most complex vendor relationships

Develop relationships with suppliers and identify potential partnerships

Develop alternative sources for materials and services to help maintain a competitive atmosphere

Lead and or participate on teams planning, developing and implementing new tools, standard process and procedures to support Amazon’s purchasing functions

Negotiate/re-negotiate new and existing agreements or statements of work of the greatest complexity, including requests for information or requests for proposal

Implement and measure cost savings, reduction, and avoidance programs and strategies

Review vendor performance and adherence to contractual terms, lead business reviews, and deliver resolution on difficult issues through effective negotiation tactics

Provide subject matter expertise in sourcing/procurement field

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT **Candidate must be able to travel, up to 30%**

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain 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
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2998559

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Software Development

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