Senior Category Manager, Security Services and Equipment

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Category Manager, Security Services and Equipment to identify and lead specific category sourcing activities related to Developer and General Contractor to lower overall Total Cost of Ownership for Amazon building operations. The position supports, aligns, and partners with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain a Category List by Supplier including Sole/Single/Dual/Multiple Sources of Supply by Plant Site for each assigned Category
• Ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place and that the risks are communicated
• Build and manage portfolio of Categories to pursue based on impact and level of implementation difficulty in conjunction with the Site Purchasing Managers
• Support Estimating Department with updated pricing and estimating requirements on a rolling 12 months basis
• Maintain and update Approved Supplier List by Category and Site location per the design specifications
• Prepare scope documents, project management documents, communication plans, and contract awards
• Partner with legal teams and business unit stakeholders to develop and execute negotiation strategies that include optimal targets for pricing, service, and quality for the most complex vendor relationships
• Develop relationships with suppliers and identify potential partnerships
• Develop alternative sources for materials and services to help maintain a competitive atmosphere
• Lead and/or participate on teams planning, developing, and implementing new tools, standard processes, and procedures to support Amazon’s purchasing functions
• Negotiate/re-negotiate new and existing agreements or statements of work of the greatest complexity, including requests for information or requests for proposal
• Implement and measure cost savings, reduction, and avoidance programs and strategies
• Review vendor performance and adherence to contractual terms, lead business reviews, and deliver resolution on difficult issues through effective negotiation tactics
• Provide subject matter expertise in sourcing/procurement field

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain experience
• 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
• Preferred: 2+ years of driving process improvements experience, Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, visit here.