5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadershipAt 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.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.A day in the life- Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line; - Grow in a fast-pace environment where every day is day one; - Being surrounded by inspiring and diverse individuals; - Learn from people witha wide variety of professional backgrounds; - Ability to develop newskills and opportunities through lateral, geographical or functional moves- 2+ years of driving process improvements experience- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field