Category Manager - Packaging, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

DescriptionAt Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We are seeking a Category Manager to strategically source Corrugated packaging for United States Fulfillment Center Operations needs. 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 position will support, align, and partner with multiple teams (Operations, Packaging Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Automation, Planning) to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings/value and improve productivity across the category.In this role you will be able to shape the future of e-commerce packaging not only in North America, but globally.Key job responsibilities

Identify, develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision making process of the category roadmap with senior leadership

Develop inventory strategies within a high volume product category

Drive commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance

Lead supplier performance management; including improving sustainability & social responsibility

Coordinate and collaborate with global/local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategies

Influence suppliers’ roadmaps, design, processes, technology decisions and strategies

Lead complex and cross-functional projects productivity, sustainability and innovations

About the team

Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line

Grow in a fast-pace environment where every day is day one

Being surrounded by inspiring and diverse individuals

Learn from people with a wide variety of professional backgrounds

Ability to develop new skills and opportunities through lateral, geographical or functional moves

Basic Qualifications

3+ years of program or project management experience

3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience

3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience

2+ years of supply chain experience

Bachelor's degree

Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL

Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience

3+ years of driving process improvements experience

Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization

Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

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.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.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.