Head of East NA GC Construction, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Amazon • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The role will lead 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of team management experience
• 5+ years of supply chain experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of category managers delivering GC construction category projects, partnering cross-functionally and owning the end-to-end delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million-dollar site programs.
• Define, develop, and drive long-term sourcing strategies through the team; lead key initiatives with cross-functional partners and shape 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 construction programs, particularly for Prime week and Peak season.
• Own the team's collective targets and goals across the NA GC construction category scope; identify and drive incremental process and system improvements through the team.
• Oversee supplier sourcing, award, contracting, and ongoing support through project delivery; ensure the team maintains strong commercial relationships with suppliers to achieve optimal cost and performance.
• Drive supplier performance management across the team, including improving sustainability and social responsibility outcomes.
• Develop and own Key Performance Indicators; set clear goals and expectations for the team aligned to business objectives.
• Monitor and audit team progress to ensure customer expectations are consistently met; remove blockers and coach team members to deliver results.
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
• Deliver market leading low-cost, innovative and sustainable construction equipment/services to help our Operations teams succeed and delight Amazon.com customers with speed, selection and convenience.
• 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.
• Adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs.
• Focus on deep diving categories to unlock value and help deploy emerging technologies at scale for Operations.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed