Senior Category Manager Packaging, Global Procurement Organization

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Description
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. 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 leader with procurement experience to strategically source products and services for North America Customer Fulfillment Procurement. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, and a creative, critical thinker with an strong motivation to learn. You must be an effective communicator and be able to work independently and as a leader of peers to generate high-quality work product in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level.

Key job responsibilities

• Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon's competitive position
• Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business' goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use
• Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed
• Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon
• Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities
• Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category

Key Performance Indicators

• 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

A day in the life

As a strategic procurement leader at Amazon, you'll be at the forefront of driving value and innovation across our Customer Fulfillment network. You'll be constantly balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals, always with an eye on how your decisions impact Amazon's ability to delight customers.In this role, you're not just managing spend - you're shaping the future of e-commerce fulfillment. Your work will have a tangible impact on Amazon's bottom line and will play a crucial role in our mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

About The Team
Join our dynamic Global Packaging Category team, where we blend strategic thinking with operational excellence to drive Amazon's fulfillment network forward. Our diverse team of procurement professionals supports one of the world's largest logistics operations, managing critical categories that keep our fulfillment centers running efficiently. We're proud of our collaborative culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, data drives our decisions, and everyone has the opportunity to make a significant impact. As we continue to grow and evolve, we're looking for leaders who share our passion for customer obsession and can help us raise the bar in procurement excellence.

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• Relevant years of experience in supply chain, forecasting, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management
• Experience in negotiations/cost savings, supplier excellence, and risk mitigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading process improvements
• Master's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field

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