Senior Category Manager, Security Services and Equipment

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We are seeking a Sr. Category Manager, Security Services and Equipment to identify and lead specific category sourcing activities related to Developer and General Contractor to lower overall Total Cost of Ownership for Amazon building operations. The position will support, align, and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category.

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities

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

Create a 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 standards and process improvements

Complete and update Line of Sight to Spend Analysis by Category, by Site, by Supplier

Maintain a Category List by Supplier including Sole/Single/Dual/Multiple Sources of Supply by Plant Site for each assigned Category

Ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place and that the risks are communicated

Provide options and execute recommendations including contracts, multiple qualified suppliers, qualified supplier back-up production sites, consignment, inventory levels, and other tactics to mitigate business risk

Build and manage portfolio of Categories to pursue based on impact and level of implementation difficulty in conjunction with the Site Purchasing Managers

Support Estimating Department with updated pricing and estimating requirements on a rolling 12 months basis

Maintain and update Approved Supplier List by Category and Site location per the design specifications

Prepare scope documents, project management documents, communication plans, and contract awards

Partner with legal teams and business unit stakeholders to develop and execute negotiation strategies that include optimal targets for pricing, service, and quality for the most complex vendor relationships

Develop relationships with suppliers and identify potential partnerships

Develop alternative sources for materials and services to help maintain a competitive atmosphere

Lead and or participate on teams planning, developing and implementing new tools, standard process and procedures to support Amazon's purchasing functions

Negotiate/re-negotiate new and existing agreements or statements of work of the greatest complexity, including requests for information or requests for proposal

Implement and measure cost savings, reduction, and avoidance programs and strategies

Review vendor performance and adherence to contractual terms, lead business reviews, and deliver resolution on difficult issues through effective negotiation tactics

Provide subject matter expertise in sourcing/procurement field

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT Candidate must be able to travel, up to 30%