Category Manager • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in supply chain and procurement, specifically within the energy infrastructure sector. Your strong analytical and financial acumen allows you to dive deep into data center capacity planning and construction processes, ensuring that you can make informed decisions that drive efficiency and reduce risks. You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with internal business partners and suppliers. Your hands-on approach to managing large-scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects sets you apart as a leader in your field.

Your background includes proven experience in natural gas trading operations and market dynamics, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the pipeline infrastructure, including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) and O&M (Operations & Maintenance) scopes. You are well-versed in contract negotiations and have a solid grasp of the natural gas extraction, production, and transportation processes, which are critical for this role. Familiarity with upstream processes and the natural gas value chain further enhances your qualifications.

What you'll do

As a Senior Category Manager at Amazon, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for energy infrastructure procurement categories, focusing on optimizing costs and driving efficiencies. You will collaborate closely with internal business partners and suppliers to ensure supplier accountability for performance and delivery. Your success will be driven through competitive bidding and strategic negotiations, as well as comprehensive analysis of data and market trends for your category. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance, ensuring that all procurement activities align with Amazon's goals for data center expansion and infrastructure development.

You will lead initiatives that require a deep understanding of the natural gas industry, leveraging your expertise to navigate complex procurement challenges. Your role will involve analyzing market trends and supplier capabilities to make informed decisions that impact the overall success of Amazon's energy infrastructure projects. You will also be responsible for managing relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring that all procurement activities are executed efficiently and effectively.

What we offer

Amazon provides a competitive salary range of $147,900.00 - $200,100.00 USD annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as options for supplemental life plans. You will have access to mental health support, a medical advice line, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, Amazon offers a 401(k) matching program, paid time off, and parental leave, ensuring that you have the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally.