Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The ideal candidate will create and implement sourcing strategies for complex services categories, collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers, and drive results through competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a complex category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) domains.
* Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations.
* Analyze category data and metrics to drive Procurement category strategies.
* Understand trends in customers' needs and concerns across categories and regions.
* Lead supplier selection process across multiple categories, internal teams, and regions.
* Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost.
* Create supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier performance.
* Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues.
* Innovate within the procurement space by automating and/or improving tools or processes.
* Provide support throughout the contracting process.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 5+ years' experience in a Procurement organization / Category Management performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement category strategies, develop pricing models, and has influence across all levels of an organization.
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