Procurement Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least 2 complex categories in the Professional Services space and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon while delivering value to our customers . You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally, you will drive results through methods that include go to market strategies , competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. You will also create regional/global Procurement processes and tools to drive innovation across teams. Key job responsibilities The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, and communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You must be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you must be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; exhibit an intense curiosity and learning drive; succeed in a fast-paced environment; engage and influence key stakeholders; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. Also, you must have a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion to meet business objectives. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit with a “get it done” mentality. A day in the life • Manage complex consultancy categories in the Professional Services space within the CAPEX domain across APJC • Achieve cost savings through bidding, negotiations and strategic initiatives • Understand customer requirements and analyze category data to establish and implement robust regional procurement category strategies that deliver value to the business • Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customers’ priorities • Provide in-depth knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities, technically and geographically, to the business. • 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 and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships • Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle • Provide support throughout the contracting process, as well as management of contracts post-execution About the team Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and Work/Life Balance Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge