Procurement Category Manager, Corporate Procurement APACJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Procurement Category Manager, Corporate Procurement APAC role at AmazonProcurement Category Manager, Corporate Procurement APAC2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Procurement Category Manager, Corporate Procurement APAC role at AmazonGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.DescriptionAt Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. Our Global Corporate Procurement team is seeking a Category Manager to join the APAC team based in Sydney, AU.DescriptionAt Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. Our Global Corporate Procurement team is seeking a Category Manager to join the APAC team based in Sydney, AU.Key job responsibilitiesYou 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.More Specifically You WillUnderstand customer requirements and analyze category data to establish and implement robust regional procurement category strategies that deliver value to the businessManage 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 selectionProvide 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 costLead business reviews to discuss best practices to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnershipsInnovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement LifecycleProvide commercial and procurement advice to internal stakeholders and manage supplier relationships, including the resolution of issues and disputes.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 EQ 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.About The TeamKey coverage areas: Marketing, Professional Services, HR and Employee Services, Technology, Logistics, Real Estate and Facilities services.Basic QualificationsBasic Qualifications3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience.BS/BA Degree.Preferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications3+ years of in-depth experience in best-in-class procurement practices (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.).MBA/MS degree.Extremely customer-focused and takes the time to understand the needs of the business.Passionate self-starter with the highest integrity and ethics.Strong negotiator with proven experience in setting negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations.Working knowledge of the basic types of commercial agreement structures and the function and purpose of key legal terms.Ability to assess risk and concisely explain complex issues to principal business owners.Experience working in a large, global, highly matrixed organization.Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly synthesize, distill and draw conclusions on large amounts of disparate data.Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Acknowledgement Of CountryIn 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 StatementAmazon 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. 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