Sr. Category Manager, Construction, Global Procurement Organization

1 month ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States Amazon Full time

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million-dollar Ops construction projects with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Fighting scope (MEPF).

The role will work alongside a team of Construction category managers and will partner closely with Pre-Construction, Design and Construction, World Wide Real-Estate, and World Wide Design to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings/value and improve productivity across the category.

This role will be part of an exciting, fast moving and growing team. The right candidate for this role will be a self-starter with dedication to seeing projects through to the end. You must be able to work independently in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing and ambiguous environment. You will have an eye for detail and determination to standardize processes and turn-over high-quality work. This position involves direct contact with both internal and external stakeholders, and the candidate must have an ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level, including upper management to inform decision making.

Key job responsibilities

  • Lead individual MEPF and GC construction category projects, partnering with the team, owning the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million-dollar sites.
  • 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.
  • Build relationships and alignment with internal and external stakeholders to effectively plan and deliver site launches to meet site construction programs, particularly for Prime week and Peak season.
  • Own the individual targets and goals identified across the NA MEPF category scope as well as identifying and delivering incremental process and system improvements
  • Drive Contractor sourcing, award, contracting and ongoing support until project delivery, while maintaining commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance;
  • Lead supplier performance management; including improving sustainability & social responsibility;
  • Help develop Key Performance Indicators and set goals for the team
  • Audit the progress of the team to ensure we are meeting customer expectations
  • Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed
  • Candidate must be able to travel, up to 10%

A day in the life

  • You will deliver market leading low-cost, innovative and sustainable construction equipment/services to help our Operations teams succeed and delight customers with speed, selection and convenience
  • You will collaborate to seek inputs and manage outputs from our external suppliers as well as internal partners across Design & Construction, Operations Engineering, Workplace Health & Safety and Finance
  • You may have to adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs
  • You will focus on deep diving categories to unlock value and help deploy emerging technologies at scale for Operations

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Arlington, VA, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Houston, TX, USA | Nashville, TN, USA | Tempe, AZ, USA

Basic Qualifications

  • Completed Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related
  • 7+ years of experience in a sourcing or supply chain management or equivalent role
  • 7+ years of experience in construction procurement activities such as strategic sourcing, contracting site due diligence, design management and procurement strategy development.
  • 7+ years of experience of General contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, contracting, change orders) associated with construction and project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience directly related to the procurement of design and construction scope across complex warehousing/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants.
  • Experience working on construction projects
  • Experience with large scale technical operations, mission-critical mechanical/electrical infrastructure, or large-scale manufacturing/operational sites.
  • Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.
  • Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
  • Possess clear English written and verbal communication skills and ability to use data to justify conclusions.

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

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,600/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


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