Strategic MHE Procurement Leader

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Austin, Texas is seeking a Procurement Category Manager (PCM) to drive category sourcing for MHE systems across One-MHS. This role partners with internal stakeholders to develop capital sourcing strategies, optimize procurement pricing, and support engineering teams in line with Amazon's long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will develop and execute sourcing strategies, deliver cost savings, and improve productivity within the category while collaborating

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or a related field with focus on equipment/industrial automation/CAPEX.
• Experience collaborating with technical teams on new product development.
• Experience in data analysis and deriving insights to inform decisions.
• Experience collaborating with multiple teams across organizations and presenting designs to all levels of the company.
• Experience in procurement and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment, services and/or devices - aligning with One-MHS goals.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon's position.
• Manage internal and external relationships with suppliers, business units, and other procurement teams.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to deploy and manage defined strategies.
• Influence suppliers' roadmaps, design processes, and technology decisions to meet procurement goals.
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects to drive productivity and innovation in the category.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices to inform strategies.
• Develop and maintain category-specific metrics and reporting to track performance, savings, and supplier compliance.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Procurement experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Austin, Texas is seeking a Procurement Category Manager (PCM) to drive category sourcing for MHE systems across One-MHS. This role partners with internal stakeholders to develop capital sourcing strategies, optimize procurement pricing, and support engineering teams in line with Amazon's long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will develop and execute sourcing strategies, deliver cost savings, and improve productivity within the category while collaborating