Category Manager for One-MHS, OneMHS Procurement & Supply ChainJob ID: ******* | Amazon.com Services LLC - A57
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 partner with key suppliers to help them scale up their manufacturing capabilities to keep up with our needs, and 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 the One-MHS team and 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 and components that are part of the overall MHE systems. The PCM drives efficiencies in procurement strategy and commercial pricing, enables engineering efficiencies through effective partnership with Amazon's design teams, and supports 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). The role involves developing and executing category sourcing strategies, delivering savings, and improving productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, a creative critical thinker, a builder who likes to build from scratch, and a motivated learner with strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment and 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 analyzing data to make business decisions.
Experience in modeling complex business scenarios.
Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations.
Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management.
Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science) on new product development.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in data analysis and leveraging analytics to make decisions.
Experience working with material handling equipment (MHE).
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.
Compensation & BenefitsLocations: Nashville, TN (Salary range $103,900 – $148,400 USD annually); Houston, TX ($115,400 – $160,000 USD annually); Arlington, VA ($115,400 – $160,000 USD annually). The base salary range is listed above. 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, 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
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