Category Manager, Supplier Center of Excellence

2 weeks ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Amazon Full time
About the Role

At Amazon, we're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences. As a Category Manager, Supplier Center of Excellence, you'll play a critical role in driving supply chain excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute category strategies to improve supply agility, resilience, and security of supply.
  • Manage supplier relationships, including performance, capability development, and risk mitigation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement procurement strategies.
  • Lead or participate in the development of policies, procedures, and process efficiency initiatives.
  • Stay up-to-date with changing business requirements and market conditions, and adapt supplier relationships and contracts accordingly.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, I.T., or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise judgment in evaluating suppliers and supplier performance.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree.
  • 10+ years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
  • Experience and knowledge of I.T. equipment and components, including network infrastructure, peripherals, and end user equipment.
  • Exceptional negotiation, contract development, and program management skills.
  • Strategic, long-term critical thinking and planning skills.
About Amazon

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.



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