Senior Procurement Category Lead - Global Sourcing & MRO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs and sign-on

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

AWS is seeking a Sr. Procurement Category Manager to create and implement sourcing strategies for services categories and collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiency, reduce risk, and cost.

You will develop metrics to hold suppliers accountable and lead negotiations, data analysis, and cross-functional initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, autonomy, and leadership across global teams within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience.
• 6+ years of related industry experience.
• 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent
• 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company.

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 category strategies.
• Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence priorities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and ensure satisfaction.
• Lead supplier selection processes across multiple categories and regions.
• Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and improve supplier performance.
• Support contracting processes and post-execution contract management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, CS, or related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Job description

AWS is seeking a Sr. Procurement Category Manager to create and implement sourcing strategies for services categories and collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiency, reduce risk, and cost.

You will develop metrics to hold suppliers accountable and lead negotiations, data analysis, and cross-functional initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, autonomy, and leadership across global teams within a fast-paced environment.