Sr Global Category Manager, CAPEX - EMI (Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure)

Key job responsibilities

Establish multi year category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position

Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use

Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities

Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed

Drive category suppliers in 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 and understand the business application of the category

Key Performance Indicators

Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business

Create a robust 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 AI workflows and procurement standards

A day in the life

As a CAPEX Equipment procurement leader at Amazon, you'll be at the forefront of driving value and innovation across our Customer Fulfillment network. You'll be constantly balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals, always with an eye on how your decisions impact Amazon's ability to delight customers.

In this role, you're not just managing spend – you're shaping the future of e-commerce fulfillment. Your work will have a tangible impact on Amazon's bottom line and will play a crucial role in our mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

About the team

We're seeking leaders to join our Global Procurement Operations (GPO) CAPEX EMI - Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure Category Team to manage Print on Demand Equipment/Infrastructure where strategic thinking meets operational excellence to power Amazon's fulfillment network. As part of our diverse procurement team, you'll help manage critical categories that keep our vast logistics operations running efficiently.

About the team

What makes our team special:

• Collaborative culture where innovative ideas thrive
• Data-driven decision making approach
• Opportunity to make significant impact on global operations
• S supporting one of the world's largest logistics networks

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of program or project management experience
• 6+ 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

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 related field