This role will involve developing and executing category sourcing strategies, delivering savings, and improving productivity across the category. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, a creative critical thinker, a builder who likes to build from scratch and a motivated learner with strong communication skills.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment, services and/or devices - that form the overall MHE system or sub-systems, ensuring alignment with One-MHS goals and objectives.
Lead cross-functional sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position for the procured equipment.
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.
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Bachelor's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
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
Experience presenting designs and collaborating with all levels of the organization
Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management
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
3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
Experience in data analysis and leveraging analytics to make decisions
Experience in the MHE industry, with a deep understanding of equipment procurement processes and requirements.
Knowledge of Amazon’s business operations and procurement practices.
Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is a plus.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Nashville - 77,200.00 - 115,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
