Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited

Cloud Computing

SeniorCategoryManager,AISSupplyChain/IPS

€95–135k ~AI est. Dublin, Ireland FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Category Manager, AIS Supply Chain/IPS at Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited. Skills: Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Category Management, Supplier Management. Create and implement sourcing strategies for complex services. Collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce risks and costs for Amazon; Meet business objectives

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Analyze data and market trends; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent, Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments, Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies, Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field, Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies, Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction, Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners, Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)

What You'll Do.

Create and implement sourcing strategies for complex services

Collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to

Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable

Drive results through competitive bidding

Create global Procurement processes and tools to drive

Manage a complex category within the Maintenance

Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations

Analyze category data and metrics to drive Procurement

Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns across

Influence customers’ priorities

Lead supplier selection process across multiple categories

Create longer-term supplier selection strategies for management

Ensure knowledge of the supply market and supplier

Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance

Create supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier

Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and

Improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships

Innovate within the procurement space

automating and/or improving

Support throughout the contracting process

Manage contracts post-execution

Serve as Regional Leads to engage InfraOps cluster

Ensure locations have all services needed to operate

Communicate preferred suppliers to stakeholders

Handle category-specific questions

strategies and innovations

Manage supplier performance

Manage contract negotiations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Internal business partners; InfraOps cluster leadership; Engineering teams; Supply chain teams; Tier 1 OEM partners

Communication Scope

Communicate appropriately; Influence customers and suppliers

Process & Methodology

Managing multiple projects

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