Category Manager, Construction, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

About the role

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We are seeking applicants with Construction, Engineering, or Materials experience for a Senior Category Manager role to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million-dollar Operations construction projects. This role will work alongside a team of Construction category managers and partner closely with Pre-Construction, Design and Construction, World Wide Real-Estate, and World Wide Design to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings/value, and improve productivity across the category.

The right candidate will be a self-starter with dedication to seeing projects through to completion, able to work independently in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and ambiguous environment. You will have an eye for detail and a determination to standardize processes and deliver high-quality work. This position involves direct contact with both internal and external stakeholders, requiring effective communication with business partners at every level, including upper management.

Candidate must be able to travel, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead General Contractor and supplier strategies for construction category projects, partnering with a multi-disciplinary team to own the delivery of complex, multi-million-dollar sites.
• Identify, develop, and deliver long-term sourcing strategies; lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams and drive the decision-making process of the category roadmap with senior leadership.
• Build relationships and alignment with internal and external stakeholders to effectively plan and deliver site launches, particularly for Prime week and Peak season.
• Own individual targets and goals identified across the NA General Contractor construction category scope, as well as identify and deliver incremental process and system improvements.
• Drive supplier sourcing, award, contracting, and ongoing support until project delivery, while maintaining commercial relationships with suppliers to achieve optimal cost and performance.
• Lead supplier performance management, including improving sustainability and social responsibility.
• Help develop Key Performance Indicators and set goals for the team.
• Audit team progress to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.

A day in the life:

• Deliver market-leading, low-cost, innovative, and sustainable construction equipment/services to help Operations teams succeed and delight Amazon customers with speed, selection, and convenience.
• Collaborate to seek inputs and manage outputs from external suppliers and internal partners across Design & Construction, Operations Engineering, Workplace Health & Safety, and Finance.
• Adapt and sometimes take on different roles—from strategy development to project management—to rapidly meet customer needs.
• Focus on deep-diving categories to unlock value and help deploy emerging technologies at scale for Operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• 5+ years of working cross-functionally with tech and non-tech teams.
• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics.
• 3+ years of supply chain experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookups) and SQL.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of driving end-to-end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership.
• 5+ years of driving process improvements.
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization.
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is:

• USA, AZ, Tempe: $85,800.00 - $128,600.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Houston: $85,800.00 - $128,600.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington: $85,800.00 - $128,600.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue: $85,800.00 - $128,600.00 USD annually

Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.