Procurement Category Manager, OneMHS Procurement & Supply Chain
Description
Amazon installs a significant quantity of new buildings every year. The company seeks to standardize and scale its operations, leading to the formation of One-MHS to focus on consistency and scalability across its network. One-MHS will partner with key suppliers to enhance manufacturing capabilities and refine designs to meet Amazon’s operational needs.
About the role
The Procurement Category Manager (PCM) will lead the development and execution of capital sourcing strategies for MHE systems, driving procurement and operational value. This role involves leading cross-functional sourcing events, negotiating with suppliers, and executing contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position. The PCM will also manage internal and external relationships, collaborate with global and local teams, influence supplier roadmaps, and monitor market trends.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment & components forming the overall MHE system or sub-systems
- Lead cross-functional sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts
- 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
- Bachelor's degree or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
- Experience in modeling complex business scenarios
- Experience in data analysis, with the ability to interpret and draw insights from data to inform decision-making processes
- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field, with a focus on equipment, industrial automation/robotics, CAPEX or similar complex categories
- Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science) on new product development
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
- Experience in modeling complex business scenarios
- Experience in data analysis, with the ability to interpret and draw insights from data to inform decision-making processes
- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field, with a focus on equipment, industrial automation/robotics, CAPEX or similar complex categories
- Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science) on new product development
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in data analysis and leveraging analytics to make decisions
- Knowledge of Amazon’s business operations and procurement practices
- Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP)
Pay
Base salary range: $103,900.00 - $148,400.00 USD annually
Schedule
Full-time position