We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source facilities-related services across the EU region. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, and a creative, critical thinker with a high 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 products in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level. Key job responsibilities - Establish 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 A day in the life The Facilities Management (FM) Category Manager is a strategic procurement professional who manages diverse FM services for Amazon. This role partners with key business stakeholders to deliver facility management solutions that are: Cost-effective Compliant Sustainable The Category Manager ensures Amazon's facilities operate at peak efficiency while meeting all operational requirements. About the team The Category team leads strategic management of specific goods and services categories serving Amazon’s Worldwide Operations. We create value in the supply chain. We identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency through robust category strategies, while engaging stakeholders and suppliers to create a collaborative environment for innovation. We deliver commercial excellence & compliance. We set a high bar to protect Amazon’s interests and reputation. We strive for optimization. We minimize waste, embrace standardization, and drive scale where possible. We act with one voice. We are aligned and communicate consistently internally and externally. We equip our people to make impact. We challenge our teams to create opportunities and unlock their potential Basic Qualifications - Experience in program or project management - Experience in supply chain - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field - Experience leading process improvements Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. 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.