Procurement Category Manager- Sydney (AU)

Amazon is hiring a Procurement Category Manager- Sydney (AU) (Australia). Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions sourcing, procurement and negotiation among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Manages regional procurement categories, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

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You will create and implement sourcing strategies for multiple categories, collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies that reduce risks and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery, and, you will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data to identify market trends for your categories.

This role will require strong leadership skills and interaction/influence with teams across Amazon to drive the improvement of procurement function. The ideal candidate will be curious, have strong attention to detail, be energized by a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, be comfortable thinking big while also diving deep, will have high level Emotional intelligence and comfort managing senior stakeholders. Your goal is to develop and deliver innovative processes to create financial benefits through procurement. You will be a thought leader on procurement management, possess superior communication skills and thrive when building relationships with customers and suppliers.

Key job responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and analyze category data to establish and implement robust regional procurement category strategies that deliver value to the business
• Manage multiple indirect categories for our APAC region that could include Marketing, Professional Services, HR, Security, FM (prior experience in managing marketing spend will be held in high regard)
• Ensure speedy execution of RFPs/tenders across multiple countries from supplier on-boarding, RFx initiation, pre-tender briefings, post-tender interviews and clarifications, proposal evaluations, negotiations and supplier selection
• Provide in-depth knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities, technically and geographically to the business.
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost
• Lead business reviews to discuss best practices to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
• Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to internal stakeholders and manage supplier relationships, including the resolution of issues and disputes.

About the team
Key coverage areas: Marketing, Professional Services, HR and Employee Services, Technology, Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities services.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of full-time industry work experience
- Bachelors Degree

Preferred qualifications

- Experience working in a matrixed organization
- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)
- Experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
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.

How we rate this

Procurement Category Manager- Sydney (AU) 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

Procurement Category Manager- Sydney (AU) is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in AU, NSW, Sydney.
The job was posted on October 12, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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