Category Manager, Print Production , Global Manufacturing and Distribution Services

Amazon is hiring a Category Manager, Print Production , Global Manufacturing and Distribution Services in Arlington, United States. It pays $104k-$148k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Tools and skills the posting cites include category management, procurement and supply chain.
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Category Manager to oversee global print production, packaging procurement, and vendor strategies across supply chains.

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We are seeking a strategic, fast-paced Category Manager for Print Production to oversee our global print and physical branding footprint. In this role, you will lead the print production strategy for large-scale marketing print, special event and interior site signage. Additionally, you will manage the procurement of structural outer packing, crating, and logistics-related print required to move these physical assets safely around the world. You will drive cost efficiencies, lead high-stakes vendor negotiations, and ensure that our brand assets are produced and transported to the highest standards.

Key job responsibilities
• Category Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for interior signage, large-format event prints, graphics, and specialized transit packing materials. Procurement of raw materials for print production will also be required.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Identify, qualify, and onboard a robust network of commercial printers, and signage fabricators. Conduct regular performance evaluations and audits to guarantee strict adherence to SLA timelines.
• Logistics & Outer Packing Sourcing: Procure outer packing solutions, industrial crating, protective inserts, and heavy-duty shipping materials to safeguard high-value signage and displays during global transit.
• Negotiation & Contract Management: Lead end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for multi-market rollouts. Negotiate highly competitive pricing, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and freight/logistics integration clauses.
• Financial & Spend Analysis: Analyze print and distribution spend data, tracking market trends in substrate costs (e.g., acrylics, metals, paperboards) to identify cost-saving opportunities and scale internal print models.
• Technical Asset Coordination: Partner closely with internal Brand, Creative, Workplace Health and Safety, Events, and Workplace teams to evaluate physical specs (color profiles, materials, structural durability, load-bearing packing layouts) for flawless execution.
• Risk & Sustainability: Mitigate tech-hardware delivery or event delays by diversifying regional vendor hubs. Champion corporate sustainability targets.

Basic qualifications

- 5+ years of program or project management experience
- 5+ years of supply chain experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree
- Deep understanding of large-format digital printing, fabrication substrates (acrylic, vinyl, aluminum), and industrial outer packing design.

Preferred qualifications

- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

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 - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Category Manager, Print Production , Global Manufacturing and Distribution Services at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Category Manager, Print Production , Global Manufacturing and Distribution Services is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $104k-$148k a year.
The role is based in US, VA, Arlington.
The job was posted on October 21, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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