AmazonSr. Global Category Manager
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Global Category Manager in Cupertino, United States. It pays $163k-$220k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include AWS, category management and supplier negotiation.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
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Lead global category management for AWS infrastructure components like interconnects and EE parts, driving supplier agreements and cost reductions.
This role leads category management for interconnect or EE components from cradle to grave. It requires strong business judgment, technical acumen, and the ability to drive results through cross-functional influence.
Key job responsibilities
1. Supply and/or Capacity agreement - Negotiate supply agreement (i.e. capacity reservation agreement) to ensure supply continuity, mitigate risk, and support AWS growth.
2. QBR and Escalation - Lead supplier QBRs tracking performance across delivery, quality, cost, and roadmap; deliver weekly project updates, monthly executive briefings, and own escalations to resolution.
3. Sourcing Strategy - Develop sourcing strategies while tracking industry trends and aligning supplier roadmaps to AWS strategic initiatives.
4. Cost - Own component cost management, driving year-over-year reductions in NRE, Capex and BOM+MVA. Manage PPV, spot market buy budget and variance analysis for financial planning.
5. Contract - Negotiate complex supplier agreements and SOWs.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 5+ years of working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning), GenAI (Generative AI), Analytics, Database, and/or Storage experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience leading complex, multi-year initiatives that may be cross-functional and/or span business and technology
Preferred qualifications
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
- Should cost model
- Consultant or quality experience
- MBA or master’s degree in STEM disciplines
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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, CA, Cupertino - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
How we rate this
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- Tell me about a project where category management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where supplier negotiation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
- What's a project where you used AWS hands-on?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Category Management, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain, and AWS. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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