This job is with Amazon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.DESCRIPTION:
As Sr Category Manager responsible for Security Services, you will create and own the strategic relationship with suppliers and senior internal stakeholders while building collaboration within and across organizational boundaries.You will develop key sourcing activities, ensuring service availability to meet business goals while minimizing risk. You will be the trusted advisor in strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives. You will work side-by-side with your stakeholders to deliver the best end customer experience.This role can be based in Barcelona, London or Luxembourg.Key job responsibilities
· Develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision making process of the category roadmap with regional senior leadership;
· 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 local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategies.LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
· Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line;
· Grow in an 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:
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
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