Category Manager - Telecom, Global Procurement Organization
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Description
We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source Telecom products and services for the Global Procurement Organization. The person in this role will coordinate with several telecom and cross‑functional teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The 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, lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing teams, 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 and understand the business application of the category.
* Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross‑functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.
* Help develop long‑term department strategies and significantly influence the cross‑company project development and delivery processes and standards.
* Key to success in this role includes sound judgement and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Basic Qualifications
* Experience in program or project management.
* Experience in supply chain.
* Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
* Experience owning program strategy, end‑to‑end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.
* Experience being responsible for, and leading large and complex negotiations.
* Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization.
* Experience working cross‑functionally with tech and non‑tech teams.
* Experience managing Telecommunications negotiations or other relevant Telecommunications industry knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design, or related field.
* Experience leading process improvements.
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Company: Amazon Spain Services, S.L.U. | Job ID: A
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Marketing and Sales | Industries: Software Development | Job ID: A
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