Sr. Procurement Category Manager, InfraOps Planning and Sourcing

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!As a Sr. Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least one services category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. You will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category.The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, succeed in a fast-paced environment; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Manage a category within the Security Technology, Guarding, and Repair (MRO) domains - Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations - Plan and execute effective negotiation strategies with vendors. - Analyze category data and metrics to drive Procurement category strategies - Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns, across categories and regions, to influence customers’ priorities - Build strong relationship with customers and ensure customer satisfaction - Lead supplier selection process across multiple categories, internal teams, and regions, and create longer-term supplier selection strategies for management - Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships - Provide support throughout the contracting process, as well as management of contracts post-executionAbout the teamAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. 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Basic qualifications- 2+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience- 6+ years of related industry experience- 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience- 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field- Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent- Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments- Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies- Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company- Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementationPreferred qualification - Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. 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