Category Manager for One-MHS, OneMHS Procurement & Supply Chain
Description
Amazon installs a significant quantity of new buildings every year. The company seeks to standardize and scale its operations by partnering with key suppliers to improve consistency and efficiency. One MHS' charge is to build partnerships to focus on consistency and scalability across the network of the future. This includes working with suppliers to enhance their manufacturing capabilities and refine designs to better meet Amazon's operational environment.
About the role
We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager (PCM) to join our One-MHS team and partner with internal business owners and key stakeholders across One-MHS and partner organizations. This role leads the development and execution of capital sourcing strategies for equipment and components that form the overall MHE systems. The PCM drives efficiencies in procurement strategy and commercial pricing, enables engineering efficiencies through effective partnership with Amazon's design teams, and supports Amazon's long-term business interests through partnerships within One-MHS teams and other groups like GPO, Capital Planning, Project Management Organization (PMO), Worldwide Design Engineering (WWDE), Finance, Global Engineering Services (GES), Operations Engineering (Ops Eng.), and Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME).
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment & components that form the overall MHE system or sub-systems, ensuring alignment with One-MHS goals and objectives.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position for the procured equipment.
- Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, business units, and other procurement teams.
- Collaborate with global and local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of defined strategies.
- Influence suppliers’ roadmaps, design, processes, technology decisions, and strategies to align with Amazon’s procurement goals.
- Lead complex and cross-functional projects to drive productivity and innovation within the category.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices to inform category strategies and decision-making.
- Develop and maintain category-specific metrics and reporting to track performance, savings, and supplier compliance.
Qualifications
- Experience analyzing data to make business decisions.
- Experience in modeling complex business scenarios.
- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations.
- Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management.
- Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science) on new product development.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in data analysis and leveraging analytics to make decisions.
- Knowledge of Amazon’s business operations and procurement practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
Pay
The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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.
USA, TN, NASHVILLE - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, HOUSTON - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, ARLINGTON - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually