Description Global MHE procurement components team secures the supplier technology, solutions, and capacity required to deliver the highly automated FC technology road-map. Our team also directs the global MHE components acquisition and supplier development for the customer fulfillment (GCF), Air (AIR), specialty fulfillment (GSF), and transportation (ATS) operations. These solutions require continuous engineering development, emerging and disruptive technology innovations and long-term supplier partnerships. We are filling a key role on our Worldwide components sourcing team. Amazon is seeking an industry proven and detail oriented indirect sourcing Category manager (CM) to qualify, develop and manage our key material handling supplier base. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, contract manufacturing, and system supplier and/or technology sourcing. Our CM must be agile with the ability to quickly adapt strategies, plans and solutions in response to dynamic business requirements. They also must be comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. Open minds, customer focus, innovation empowerment, advanced technologies, team first mindset, and individual drive enable our Global components team to deliver the most advance fulfillment solutions in the world. Key job responsibilities • Partner with Worldwide and Regional Procurement teams to qualify, manage and source key MHE components. • Develop and manage strong strategic relationships with our key suppliers and business partners to reduce cost, compress project lifecycles, advance solution quality and improve capital efficiencies. • Implement strategic sourcing strategies to optimize costs and ensure continuity of supply, ensuring cost efficient supply of critical items. • Facilitate suppliers’ understanding of Amazon global policies, equipment design standards, budget and cost targets, and service and quality expectations • Drive suppliers’ continuous improvement and development program in support of quality, delivery and cost performance metrics. • Support common global supplier selection processes, global supplier development processes, and continued managed expansion of the global supplier base. • Manage common global supplier metrics and data reporting to support the achievement of continuous cost improvement targets. • Support Lean / Cost Out programs to reduce CapEx spend and optimize capital spend efficiency. • Lead special projects on a worldwide basis to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, improve performance of strategic suppliers, and improve project implementation results. A day in the life • High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously • Ability to think strategically and execute tactically • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to influence, negotiate, and develop relationships at all levels of the organization • Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up recommendations and develop business cases • Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding our business, projects, solution designs, technology innovations, and opportunities to improve the effectiveness of our capital equipment procurement processes Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! About the team Our team strives to be a single point of contact for procurement support to our stakeholders. We are finding ways to move faster and more efficiently than ever before to deliver upgrades to capacity and associate experience across Amazon's Operations network. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field - Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization - Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams - Experience building processes, project management, and schedules - Travel up to 30% of the time - 4+ years of experience in a sourcing or supply chain management or equivalent role. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be detail oriented. Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree - Experience in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics - Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization - Proven experience in supplier development / vendor management / strategic sourcing especially for custom-engineered solutions (vs. commodity parts, services, etc.). Preferred design, project management, sourcing and/or contract manufacturing of multiple complex integrated automation (Material Handling Equipment / Emerging Technologies) experience; general guideline is $50M automation budgets Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.