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Amazon Sr. Category Manager - New Product Introduction, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement in Austin, Texas
Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic, growing business unit within Amazon.com that provides a broad set of infrastructure services including computing power, storage options, networking and databases available on demand. We are the leader in cloud computing and our pioneers are embracing innovation, building the future, and making history! The Infrastructure team provides AWS and Amazon.com with the compute, network and data center capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business.
Amazon is seeking a motivated and data-driven category manager to support the Americas data center operations space. The candidate should have strong supply chain and procurement skills, analytical and financial acumen, communication capabilities and a hands-on passion to dive-deep into processes used in our data center operations network. Additionally, candidate must have proven skills in managing large-scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects.
As a Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies within the New Product Introduction category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. You will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category.
Key job responsibilities
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
· Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements resulting in measurable value
· High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
· Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
· Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired
· Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge
· Demonstrated analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
· Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentality
· Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape
· Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time
· Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments
· Strong influencing skills
Deliver a 'right first time' external supply and champion the global strategic procurement process for all categories on assigned NPI programs.
Provide input to the Senior NPI Procurement Manager regarding the allocation of time to NPI projects so the Procurement resources required to support NPI projects across the business can be compiled; proactively highlight where resources challenges may exist
Utilize a standard Procurement tracker for every NPI project to provide clear input into the project team on when information (drawings, specifications, etc) will be required to support the program timing. Escalate in a timely fashion where information is not provided on-time.
Complete standard documentation to support the Procurement input into the NPI gateway process; ensuring this is created for all NPI Projects.
In collaboration with R&D and Program Management ensure that Supplier Statement of Work's (SSOW's) are created for critical components to ensure a clear and detailed requirements specification can be provided to suppliers at the RFQ stage.
Keep a record of all design changes during the NPI development phase and the commercial impact of each change.
Drive the creation of sourcing recommendations in line with category strategies and program requirements, to meet cost, quality, delivery and performance targets. Ensure cross functional stakeholder agreement to sourcing recommendations for assigned NPI programs.
Utilize strategic Procurement tools and techniques to drive maximum value (eProcurement, TCO, 'Should-Cost' Modelling, etc).
Provide regular status report on the Procurement status of assigned NPI projects highlighting clear performance against KPI's & objectives.
Work with the Indirect Category team to identify suppliers and negotiate best pricing for all CAPEX requirements - Tooling, Jig & Fixtures, etc.
Support new product R&D and Sales strategies through the identification of suppliers who offer new technologies to support the future roadmap.
Ensure that supplier contracts are implemented/updated to cover NPI content.
Challenge Make vs Buy assumptions to ensure the right decision are made in terms of where components should be produced to deliver the best results for Smiths
Interconnect. Work with R&D and Global Category Managers to maintain knowledge of market factors that could have an impact on the business to allow for effective discussion and negotiating with technical personnel both within Smiths Interconnect and the supplier network.
A day in the life
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or other field from an accredited university or 7+ years relevant experience
5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement , operational and financial analysis
5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management and operations
5+ years experience sourcing New products and services
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering or Operations.
Experience in data centers, engineering, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company.
EDuties & Responsibilities
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 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.