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The historical model has been to allow each integrator to use their own equipment, controls, subsystems, and methodologies. While that has allowed Amazon to be successful to this point, the variability between buildings has proven difficult to support and scale. One MHS’ charge is to build partnerships to focus on consistency and scalability across our network of the future. We will be partnering with key suppliers to help them scale up their manufacturing capabilities to keep up with our needs, as well as refining their designs to drive innovation and operational uptime and better meet the specific needs of Amazon’s operational environment. In partnership with WWDE, OMHS will challenge the status quo on our Gen14 AR sortables building by focusing on critical equipment, controls, and system implementation methods. We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager (PCM) to join our One-MHS team & to partner with internal business owners and key stakeholders across One-MHS & partner organizations, to drive procurement and operational value for these MHE systems. This role creates and executes of capital sourcing strategies for equipment, devices and/or services required to install MHE systems. Our PCM drive efficiencies in procurement strategy and commercial pricing, enable engineering efficiencies through effective partnership with Amazon’s design teams, and support Amazon’s long-term business interests through partnership within One-MHS teams as well as other teams like GPO, Capital Planning, Project Management Organization (PMO), Worldwide Design Engineering (WWDE), Finance, Global Engineering Services (GES) Operations Engineering (Ops Eng.), and Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME).\nThis role will involve developing and executing category sourcing strategies, delivering savings, and improving productivity across the category. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, a creative critical thinker, a builder who likes to build from scratch and a motivated learner with strong communication skills.\nKey job responsibilities\nDevelop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment, services and/or devices - that form the overall MHE system or sub-systems, ensuring alignment with One-MHS goals and objectives.\nLead cross-functional sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position for the procured equipment.\nManage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, business units, and other procurement teams.\nCollaborate with global and local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of defined strategies.\nInfluence suppliers’ roadmaps, design, processes, technology decisions, and strategies to align with Amazon’s procurement goals.\nLead complex and cross-functional projects to drive productivity and innovation within the category.\nMonitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices to inform category strategies and decision-making.\nDevelop and maintain category-specific metrics and reporting to track performance, savings, and supplier compliance.\nBasic qualifications\n- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements\n- Bachelor's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field\n- Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations\n- Experience in modeling complex business scenarios\n- Experience in data analysis, with the ability to interpret and draw insights from data to inform decision-making processes\n- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations\n- Experience presenting designs and collaborating with all levels of the organization\n- Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management\n- Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field, with a focus on equipment, industrial automation/robotics, CAPEX or similar complex categories.\n- Experience working with technical teams (HW engineering, applied science) on new product development\n- 3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience\nPreferred qualifications\n- Experience in data analysis and leveraging analytics to make decisions\n- Experience in the MHE industry, with a deep understanding of equipment procurement processes and requirements.\n- Knowledge of Amazon’s business operations and procurement practices.\n- Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is a plus.\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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