Sr. Category Manager, Packaging, Global Procurement Operations

5 days ago

Nashville, Tennessee, 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 strategically source corrugated packaging for United States Fulfillment Center Operations needs.

The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements.


The position will support, align, and partner with multiple teams (Operations, Packaging Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Automation, Planning) to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings/value and improve productivity across the category.


In this role you will be able to shape the future of e-commerce packaging not only in North America, but globally.

This role can be located in Seattle/Bellevue, WA, Irvine/ San Francisco/San Jose, CA, Tempe, AZ, Nashville, TN, Austin/Houston, TX, Arlington, VA or Washington DC.

Key job responsibilities

  • Identify, develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with crossfunctional teams; drive the decision making process of the category roadmap with senior leadership
  • Develop inventory strategies within a high volume product category
  • 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 global/local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategies
  • Influence suppliers' roadmaps, design, processes, technology decisions and strategies
  • Lead complex and crossfunctional projects productivity, sustainability and innovations
About the team

  • Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line
  • Grow in a fastpace environment where every day is day one
  • Surrounded by inspiring and diverse individuals
  • Learn from people with a wide variety of professional backgrounds
  • Opportunity to develop new skills and opportunities through lateral, geographical or functional moves
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of program or project management experience
  • 5+ years of supply chain experience
  • Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
  • Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
  • Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
  • Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
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 $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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.

  • Category Manager- Heat Exchangers

    2 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Trane Technologies Full time

    At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift...

  • Indirect Procurement Manager North America

    4 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States AkzoNobel Full time

    We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're...

  • Senior Sourcing Manager, Packaging

    2 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Bridgestone Americas Full time

    **Company Overview** Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation...

  • Category Sourcing Manager Americas

    1 month ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Philips Full time

    Job TitleCategory Sourcing Manager Americas - Energy & FacilitiesJob DescriptionAs our Category Sourcing Manager, Real Estate & Energy, you will have the opportunity to impact our Category & Sourcing strategies on a regional and/or global level.The Spend Management organization within the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC). Spend Management covers the procurement...

  • Category Sourcing Manager Americas

    4 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Philips Full time

    Job TitleCategory Sourcing Manager Americas - Energy & FacilitiesJob DescriptionAs our Category Sourcing Manager, Real Estate & Energy, you will have the opportunity to impact our Category & Sourcing strategies on a regional and/or global level.The Spend Management organization within the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC). Spend Management covers the procurement...

  • Category Operations Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States MSC Industrial Supply Co. Full time

    Build a better career with MSC.Serving customer and community starts with the very best people doing their very best work. That is precisely what we have at MSC Industrial Supply Co., a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. Watch HERE ) to find out why you should work at MSC...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Keurig Dr Pepper Full time

    Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically-minded professional to join its impactful Dollar General Category Management team. This role has high exposure to leadership at KDP. The Category Manager plays a strategic role in building a strong partnership with Dollar General by providing strategic, consultative category guidance to...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Keurig Dr Pepper Full time

    Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a highly motivated, analytically-minded professional to join its impactful Dollar General Category Management team. This role has high exposure to leadership at KDP. The Category Manager plays a strategic role in building a strong partnership with Dollar General by providing strategic, consultative category guidance to...

  • Category Manager, Corporate Services Partnership Development

    4 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States CoreTrust Full time

    At CoreTrust, our mission is to redefine procurement by maximizing value through an efficient on-demand marketplace and community. We envision a prosperous world connected by seamless digital trade and we value building connections, acting nimbly, pioneering exploration, demonstrating fortitude, and driving impact. To support our rapid growth, we're seeking...

  • Category Manager, Corporate Services Partnership Development

    1 month ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States CoreTrust Full time

    At CoreTrust, our mission is to redefine procurement by maximizing value through an efficient on-demand marketplace and community. We envision a prosperous world connected by seamless digital trade and we value building connections, acting nimbly, pioneering exploration, demonstrating fortitude, and driving impact. To support our rapid growth, we're seeking...

  • Sr. Director Corporate Operations

    2 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States AmSurg Full time

    Sr. Director, Corporate OperationsRemote-Centric HybridAMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to...

  • Sr. Repair Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Sixt Full time

    Back to resultsSr. Repair ManagerBranches & Operationsfull-time NashvilleApply nowApply now Intro Your role What we offer What you bringJoin Team Orange, we value customer excitement above all elseAs the Rental Fleet and Repair Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our rental fleet and repair operations across Canada. This...

  • Package Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Metropolis Full time

    144 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, USA Req #900 Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company for the real world. Metropolis' computer vision platform enables people to transact in the physical world with even greater ease than we experience online. Today, we are reimagining parking. Because it's important, it's everywhere, and...

  • Supply Chain BIE, Global Procurement Operations Reusables Team

    4 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Amazon Full time

    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'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are seeking an experienced, independent, and motivated Business Intelligence Engineer (BIE) join...

  • Supply Chain BIE, Global Procurement Operations Reusables Team

    1 month ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Amazon Full time

    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'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are seeking an experienced, independent, and motivated Business Intelligence Engineer (BIE) join...

  • Sr Counsel- Hospital Operations

    4 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States HCA Healthcare Full time

    Description This position is incentive eligible. IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Sr Counsel- Hospital Operations? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.BenefitsHCA Healthcare, offers a...

  • Sr Counsel- Hospital Operations

    1 month ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States HCA Healthcare Full time

    Description This position is incentive eligible. IntroductionDo you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Sr Counsel- Hospital Operations? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.BenefitsHCA Healthcare, offers a...

  • Sr. Manager, Marketing

    2 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States Tri Star Energy Full time

    Position at Tri Star Energy, LLC Summary: Tri Star Energy is currently seeking an experienced and qualified Sr. Manager, Marketing & Pricebook Systems to join our innovative Marketing team in our Store Support Center in Nashville TN. The Sr. Manager, Marketing & Pricebook Systems is responsible for directing, coaching, mentoring, and driving process...

  • Senior Operations Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States HCA Healthcare Full time

    Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an) Senior Operations Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsHealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health,...

  • Senior Operations Specialist

    1 month ago

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States HCA Healthcare Full time

    Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an) Senior Operations Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HealthTrust which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsHealthTrust, offers a total rewards package that supports the health,...