Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Project/Program/Product Management--Non-Tech, Internal Procurement, Cloud Computing

Sr.ProcurementCategoryManager,InfraOpsPlanningandSourcing

$148–200k Herndon, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Sr. Procurement Category Manager, InfraOps Planning and Sourcing at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Procurement, Category management, Sourcing, Negotiation. Create sourcing strategies. Implement sourcing strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce risks; Reduce costs; Improve supplier performance

Industry & Context.

Project/Program/Product Management Non Tech, Internal Procurement, Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Data analysis; Market trend analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years program management, 6+ years related industry experience, 8+ years data analysis, 8+ years manufacturing operations, Bachelor's degree, Experience in data analysis, Experience in sourcing environments, Experience with Continuous Improvement, Experience with Six Sigma, Experience in global supply chain, Experience managing cross-functional teams, Experience leading product implementation

Nice to Have

Master's degree, Experience in data centers, Experience in infrastructure service providers, Experience in negotiations with global suppliers, Proven track record in cost reduction, Experience in procurement practices, Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes

What You'll Do.

Create sourcing strategies

Implement sourcing strategies

Collaborate with business partners

Collaborate with suppliers

Develop supplier accountability mechanisms

Develop supplier accountability metrics

Hold suppliers accountable

Drive results through competitive bidding

Drive results through negotiation

Drive results through data analysis

Analyze market trends

Plan negotiation strategies

Execute negotiation strategies

Analyze category data

Analyze category metrics

Drive procurement category strategies

Understand customer needs

Understand customer concerns

Influence customer priorities

Build supplier relationships

Ensure customer satisfaction

Lead supplier selection process

Create supplier selection strategies

Lead business reviews

Discuss best practices

Discuss supplier issues

Improve supplier performance

Strengthen business partnerships

Provide contracting support

Manage contracts post-execution

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal business partners; Suppliers; Cross-functional teams; Internal teams

Communication Scope

Communicate appropriately

Process & Methodology

Program management, Project management, Product implementation

Full Job Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth! As a Sr. Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least one services category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. You will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, succeed in a fast-paced environment; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Manage a category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) domains - Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations - Plan and execute effective negotiation strategies with vendors. - Analyze category data and metrics to drive Procurement category strategies - Understan

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