Senior Global Category Manager, Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure (EMI)

We are seeking a procurement leader to strategically source auxiliary equipment and services for fulfillment operations within the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) — Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure category. In this role, you will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and interact with suppliers to meet organisational requirements. You will work in partnership with multiple teams to develop and execute robust category sourcing strategies, deliver savings, and improve supply chain resilience and productivity across the category.

You are proactive, resourceful, and a creative, analytical thinker with a strong motivation to learn. You are an effective communicator who thrives both autonomously and collaboratively with cross-functional peers, producing high-quality outcomes in a creative, evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environment.

A day in the life

As a procurement leader at Amazon, you will be at the forefront of delivering value and innovation across our Customer Fulfilment network. You will be balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals, always considering how your decisions impact Amazon's ability to delight customers.

In this role, you are not just managing spend — you are helping shape the future of e-commerce fulfilment. Your work will have a tangible impact on Amazon's performance and will play a key role in our mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

Key job responsibilities

• Establish multi-year category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimise Amazon's competitive position
• Develop and nurture effective relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business goals, supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use
• Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor, and optimise opportunities
• Serve as a market intelligence resource for your categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed
• Partner with category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance, and add value to Amazon
• Identify, achieve, and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities

Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category

Key Performance Indicators:

• Build credibility and strong partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with the business
• Create a robust category strategy in collaboration with internal customers, ensuring a comprehensive and unified approach for the category
• Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category, aligned with annual budget processes
• Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings
• Champion AI workflows and procurement standards