Global Category Manager, Global Procurement Organization (GPO), GPO Tech Category Team
at Amazon
Location
Houston, Texas, USA
Type
full time
Posted
5 days ago
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Job description
Amazon's Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead global sourcing and category strategies for IT/Tech Hardware and Services. This role is responsible for managing a broad portfolio that includes end-user computing devices, networking hardware, peripherals, IT accessories, and associated managed services and support contracts. The Category Manager will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience across Amazon's global operations.
This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Key job responsibilities
• Category Strategy: Develop and execute multi-year global category strategies for IT hardware and services, including market analysis, spend segmentation, sourcing roadmaps, and supplier portfolio optimization.
• Sourcing & Contracting: Lead competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, auctions), negotiate commercial terms, and execute contracts that deliver best-in-class pricing, quality, and service levels.
• Supplier Management: Build and manage strategic supplier relationships; conduct regular business reviews, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Operations, and business unit leaders globally to align procurement strategies with business needs and priorities.
• Spend Analytics: Analyze global spend data to identify savings opportunities, consolidation potential, and demand management levers; develop and track savings pipelines.
* Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, technology shifts, and supply market dynamics to proactively inform category strategy and risk mitigation plans.
• Contract Compliance: Ensure supplier compliance with contractual obligations, Amazon's Supplier Code of Conduct, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements across the procure-to-pay cycle; support catalog adoption and purchasing compliance initiatives.
• Cross-Regional Coordination: Collaborate with regional procurement teams across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM to ensure globally consistent strategies while accommodating regional requirements.
A day in the life
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to influence, negotiate, and develop relationships at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding our business, projects, solution designs, technology innovations, and opportunities to improve the effectiveness of our capital equipment procurement processes - Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- 3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
- 3+ years of defining and executing against program timeline & requirements experience
- 3+ years of developing diverse supplier strategies and executing on sourcing activities experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience managing spend amount of at least $75 million - Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, TN, Nashville - 77,200.00 - 115,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Key job responsibilities
• Category Strategy: Develop and execute multi-year global category strategies for IT hardware and services, including market analysis, spend segmentation, sourcing roadmaps, and supplier portfolio optimization.
• Sourcing & Contracting: Lead competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, auctions), negotiate commercial terms, and execute contracts that deliver best-in-class pricing, quality, and service levels.
• Supplier Management: Build and manage strategic supplier relationships; conduct regular business reviews, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Operations, and business unit leaders globally to align procurement strategies with business needs and priorities.
• Spend Analytics: Analyze global spend data to identify savings opportunities, consolidation potential, and demand management levers; develop and track savings pipelines.
* Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, technology shifts, and supply market dynamics to proactively inform category strategy and risk mitigation plans.
• Contract Compliance: Ensure supplier compliance with contractual obligations, Amazon's Supplier Code of Conduct, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements across the procure-to-pay cycle; support catalog adoption and purchasing compliance initiatives.
• Cross-Regional Coordination: Collaborate with regional procurement teams across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM to ensure globally consistent strategies while accommodating regional requirements.
A day in the life
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to influence, negotiate, and develop relationships at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding our business, projects, solution designs, technology innovations, and opportunities to improve the effectiveness of our capital equipment procurement processes - Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- 3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
- 3+ years of defining and executing against program timeline & requirements experience
- 3+ years of developing diverse supplier strategies and executing on sourcing activities experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Experience managing spend amount of at least $75 million - Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- Experience building processes, project management, and schedules
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Nashville - 77,200.00 - 115,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually