Sr. Category Manager, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)
About the role
Amazon’s Global Procurement Organization is seeking a Sr. Category Manager to strategically source products and services within the Equipment Category, focusing on Material Handling Equipment (MHE). The role coordinates with multiple Amazon teams and interacts with key suppliers to meet organizational requirements, develop and execute sourcing strategies, deliver savings, and improve productivity. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter, creative critical thinker, effective communicator, and collaborative leader who can thrive in an ever‑changing environment.
Responsibilities
- Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position.
- Develop and maintain relationships with category suppliers to achieve optimal solutions and total cost of ownership aligned with business goals.
- Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor, and optimize opportunities.
- Provide market intelligence on categories, anticipate strategic opportunities, and keep key stakeholders informed.
- Drive 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 to understand business applications of the category.
- Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business.
- Create a unified category strategy in conjunction with internal customers.
- Achieve yearly cost‑saving or value targets appropriate to the category and aligned with annual budget processes.
- Define and report on key metrics that measure supply effectiveness and cost savings.
- Champion standards and process improvements.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of supply chain experience.
- 5+ years of program or project management 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 Qualifications
- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience.
- Master’s degree or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design, or a related field.
Benefits
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Basic Life & AD&D insurance with optional supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. More details are available at Amazon Benefits.
Compensation
Base salary ranges (USD annually):
- Nashville, TN: $103,900 – $148,400
- Houston, TX: $115,400 – $160,000
- Arlington, VA: $115,400 – $160,000
- Bellevue, WA: $115,400 – $160,000
The total package may include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.