Description Global Sourcing Manager, Global Procurement Organization (GPO) MHE Aftersales At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source products and services for our Global Customer Fulfillment Procurement and our Material Handling Equipment Category dedicated to our Amazon Logistics organization. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The person in this position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. Key job responsibilities •Establish category sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position •Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use •Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities •Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed •Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon •Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities •Align with internal customers, stakeholders and understand the business application of the category KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS •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 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 TRAVEL REQUIREMENT **Candidate must be able to travel, up to 10% if required** A day in the life Kickoff meeting with project team leads to review status and field issues. Negotiation strategy , meeting with suppliers , hold supplier QBR (Quarterly Business Review). Review field concerns \ work to resolve with RME & suppliers Review progress on strategic sourcing and contract status About the team The category manage critical support services required for Amazon’s operational fulfilment and transportation network, these services enable our internal customer, Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME), to minimize MHE downtime hours, loss of productivity and customer experience misses across all business lines Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of supply chain experience - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership - Bachelor's degree - Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership Preferred Qualifications - Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization - Experience building processes and project management - Program or project management experience - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc. 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 $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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.