Procurement Category Manager, OneMHS Procurement & Supply Chain

Amazon

Bellevue, WA

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SKILLS

Accounts Receivable, Automation, Best Practices, Business Administration, Business Model, Business Operations, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Category Development, Category Management, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Computer Engineering, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Finance, Forecasting, Human Resources, Industrial Robotics, Instructional Design, Inventory Management, Leasing, Manufacturing, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, Network Scalability, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategy, Product Development, Product Pricing, Productivity Management, Professional Services, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Reliability Engineering, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Technical/Engineering Design, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, eSourcing

LOCATION

Bellevue, WA

POSTED

3 days ago

Description Amazon installs a significant quantity of new buildings every year. The historical model has been to allow each integrator to use their own equipment, controls, subsystems, and methodologies. While that has allowed Amazon to be successful to this point, the variability between buildings has proven difficult to support and scale. One MHS' charge is to build partnerships to focus on consistency and scalability across our network of the future. We will be partnering with key suppliers to help them scale up their manufacturing capabilities to keep up with our needs, as well as refining their designs to drive innovation and operational uptime and better meet the specific needs of Amazon's operational environment. In partnership with WWDE, OMHS will challenge the status quo on our Gen14 AR sortables building by focusing on critical equipment, controls, and system implementation methods. We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager (PCM) to join our One-MHS team & to partner with internal business owners and key stakeholders across One-MHS & partner organizations, to drive procurement and operational value for these MHE systems. This role leads the development and execution of capital sourcing strategies for equipment, components that are part of the overall MHE systems. Our PCM drive efficiencies in procurement strategy and commercial pricing, enable engineering efficiencies through effective partnership with Amazon's design teams, and support Amazon's long-term business interests through partnership within One-MHS teams as well as other teams like GPO, Capital Planning, Project Management Organization (PMO), Worldwide Design Engineering (WWDE), Finance, Global Engineering Services (GES) Operations Engineering (Ops Eng.), and Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME). 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 & components 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. Basic Qualifications - 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 - 5+ 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 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 Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field - 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. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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 - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually USA, TX, HOUSTON - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, TX, Houston - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, VA, ARLINGTON - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

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