Strategic Procurement Manager, MHE Systems & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Procurement Category Manager to craft and execute category sourcing strategies for MHE systems and services. You will partner with One-MHS and internal stakeholders to drive efficiency, savings, and value across equipment and automation categories.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, and data-driven decision-making to support Amazon’s operational goals. A strong sourcing background is required for complex categories.

Qualifications

• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory/contract management or operations.
• Experience modeling complex business scenarios.
• Ability to interpret data and draw insights for decisions.
• Collaborating with multiple teams across organizations.
• Presenting designs and collaborating with all levels of the organization.
• Experience in procurement and purchasing with supplier relationship management.
• 7+ years in procurement/supply chain focusing on equipment, automation, CAPEX or similar.
• Experience working with HW engineering or applied science on new product development.
• 3+ years in strategic sourcing and indirect category management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment, services and devices.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing events and negotiate contracts.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to deploy strategies.
• Influence suppliers' roadmaps and tech decisions to meet goals.
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects to drive productivity.
• Monitor market trends and best practices to inform decisions.
• Develop and maintain category-specific metrics and reporting.

Skills

Data analysis and metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Presentation to leadership

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Technical collaboration

Procurement experience

Capex / complex categories

Education

Bachelor's or MBA in supply chain/engineering/analytics

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Procurement Category Manager to craft and execute category sourcing strategies for MHE systems and services. You will partner with One-MHS and internal stakeholders to drive efficiency, savings, and value across equipment and automation categories.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, and data-driven decision-making to support Amazon’s operational goals. A strong sourcing background is required for complex categories.