Global Category Manager, CAPEX - EMI (Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure)

Amazon is hiring a Global Category Manager, CAPEX - EMI (Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure) in Austin, United States. It pays $77k-$116k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Level rates this role Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
The posting mentions strategic sourcing, supplier management and negotiation among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Manage global CAPEX procurement categories while championing AI workflows and procurement standards.

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We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source Auxiliary equipment and services for fulfillment operations within CAPEX - Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure category. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute robust category sourcing strategies, deliver savings, improve supply chain resilience and productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, and a creative, critical thinker with an strong motivation to learn. You must be an effective communicator and be able to work independently and as a leader of peers to generate high-quality work product in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment.

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
• Establish multi year category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position
• Drive appropriate 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 optimize opportunities
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed
• Drive 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:
• Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
• Create a robust category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, 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

A day in the life
A day in the life
As a CAPEX Equipment procurement leader at Amazon, you'll be at the forefront of driving value and innovation across our Customer Fulfillment network. You'll be constantly balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals, always with an eye on how your decisions impact Amazon's ability to delight customers.In this role, you're not just managing spend – you're shaping the future of e-commerce fulfillment. Your work will have a tangible impact on Amazon's bottom line and will play a crucial role in our mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

About the team
We're seeking leaders to join our Global Procurement Operations (GPO) CAPEX Equipment Category Team where strategic thinking meets operational excellence to power Amazon's fulfillment network. As part of our diverse procurement team, you'll help manage critical categories that keep our vast logistics operations running efficiently.
What makes our team special:
• Collaborative culture where innovative ideas thrive
• Data-driven decision making approach
• Opportunity to make significant impact on global operations
• Supporting one of the world's largest logistics networks

As we continue growing, we need leaders who can help raise the bar in category sourcing, procurement excellence and drive our fulfillment network forward with passion and purpose.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
- 2+ years of supply chain experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

Preferred qualifications

- 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- 3+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- 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, Austin - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 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

How we rate this

Global Category Manager, CAPEX - EMI (Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure) at Amazon rates 40 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Global Category Manager, CAPEX - EMI (Equipment, Mobility and Infrastructure) is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The listed salary is $77k-$116k a year.
The role is based in US, TX, Austin.
The job was posted on October 21, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiationProcurementCategory Management

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