Strategic MRO & Infra Procurement Lead

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 147,900 - 200,100; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Procurement Category Manager for InfraOps Planning and Sourcing within AWS. You will develop sourcing strategies, drive cost savings, and collaborate with partners and suppliers globally to optimize performance and risk across MRO categories.

You will analyze data, manage negotiations, and lead supplier selections while aligning with Amazon Leadership Principles and fast-paced delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.

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 across categories and regions to influence priorities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and ensure satisfaction.
• Lead supplier selection processes across multiple categories, internal teams, and regions, and create longer-term strategies.
• Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to improve supplier performance.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Cost reduction

Data analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Master’s degree in Business Admin/Finance/Economics/CS

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Procurement Category Manager for InfraOps Planning and Sourcing within AWS. You will develop sourcing strategies, drive cost savings, and collaborate with partners and suppliers globally to optimize performance and risk across MRO categories.

You will analyze data, manage negotiations, and lead supplier selections while aligning with Amazon Leadership Principles and fast-paced delivery.