Amazon

Category Manager, Indirect Procurement, WWGS

Amazon$85K — $128K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of negotiations and vendor management experience
  • 2+ years of strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories
  • 5+ years in indirect procurement or category management within facilities maintenance or MRO
  • Experience managing large-scale RFP processes
  • Experience managing national or multi-site service contracts
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization
  • Understanding of total cost of ownership analysis

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Facilities and Store Operations teams to develop standardized repair processes.
  • Initiate and manage RFx events for procurement opportunities.
  • Lead contract negotiations with service providers and vendors.
  • Conduct regular reviews with suppliers to evaluate performance and cost trends.
  • Perform vendor audits and onsite facility visits for quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
  • Mental Health Support and EAP services
Full Job Description
This role is responsible for facilitating the global indirect buying programs and related procurement opportunities. This role works with various internal business and external partners to streamline how WFM sources products and services, focusing on partnership, transparency, integrity, and ease of procurement. Strives to maximize process effectiveness and minimize costs.

Key job responsibilities

- Partner with Facilities, Store Operations, and Construction teams to develop and support standardized repair processes, equipment specifications, and maintenance programs.

- Initiates RFx events

- Leads contract negotiations with facilities service providers, repair contractors, equipment vendors, and distributor partners to secure competitive pricing, service-level commitments, and operational efficiencies.

- Conducts regular business reviews with major R&M suppliers to evaluate service levels, response times, asset performance, cost trends, and opportunities for preventive maintenance savings.

- Initiates vendor audits and performs onsite facility visits to validate service quality, safety compliance, equipment standards, and adherence to company maintenance protocols.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

- 2+ years of negotiations and vendor management experience

- 2+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years in indirect procurement or category management, specifically within facilities maintenance, MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations), or building services

- Proven experience managing large-scale RFP processes from scope development through supplier selection and award

- Experience managing national or multi-site service contracts (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general maintenance) across a portfolio of 100+ locations

- Demonstrated success in supplier performance management, including conducting formal audits and enforcing SLA/KPI compliance

- Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, formula, and data visualization

- Understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis

- Experience in performing financial and ad hoc analysis using data reporting tools

- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

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, TX, AUSTIN - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually

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