Sr. Procurement Category Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage a category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) domains
• Create and implement sourcing strategies to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and lower costs
• Achieve cost savings through competitive bidding and effective negotiation strategies
• Analyze category data and market trends to drive procurement strategies
• Lead supplier selection processes and conduct business reviews to improve performance
• Build strong relationships with internal customers and manage contracts post-execution

Requirements

• 2+ years of program, project, or product management experience
• 6+ years of related industry experience
• 8+ years of data analysis experience using tools such as Excel, SQL, or Tableau
• 8+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
• Proven track record in global supplier negotiations and cost reduction
• Experience with best-in-class procurement processes including RFX, benchmarking, and should-cost models

About the Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. The 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.