Category Manager - Telecom, Global Procurement Organization
Job Description
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. If you would like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.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- Negotiation and implementation of supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.- Helping to develop long-term department strategies and significantly influencing the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.- Keys to success in this role include sound judgement and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Locations
- Spain, B, Barcelona, Barcelona, B, Spain
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence
95,000 - 145,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- - Experience in program or project managementintermediate
- - Experience in supply chainintermediate
- - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvementsintermediate
- - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadershipintermediate
- - Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiationsintermediate
- - Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardizationintermediate
- - Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teamsintermediate
- - Experience managing Telecommunications negotiations or other relevant Telecommunications industry knowledgeintermediate
Required Qualifications
- - Experience in program or project management (experience)
- - Experience in supply chain (experience)
- - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements (experience)
- - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership (experience)
- - Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiations (experience)
- - Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization (experience)
- - Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams (experience)
- - Experience managing Telecommunications negotiations or other relevant Telecommunications industry knowledge (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field (degree in mba in business)
- - Experience leading process improvements (experience)
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
- - Negotiation and implementation of supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.
- - Helping to develop long-term department strategies and significantly influencing the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.
- - Keys to success in this role include sound judgement and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
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Application Instructions
https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/3116805