Strategic Procurement Manager for Controls Systems

3 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Amazon Full time
descriptions.[1]#### Job Overview ####

A critical role exists for a skilled procurement professional to create and implement sourcing strategies for the controls category. This position involves working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to minimize risks and costs for Amazon. The successful candidate must possess a proven ability to manage multiple projects and drive them to completion while meeting business objectives.

#### About the Team ####

This role is part of a dynamic team supporting AWS's infrastructure services. The team tackles complex problems with numerous variables affecting the supply chain. The ideal candidate will be able to think critically and strategically, prioritize tasks effectively, and demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning.

#### Key Responsibilities ####

- Manage the controls procurement category within the CAPEX domain across the APJC region
- Stay informed about trends in customers' needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customer priorities
- Provide 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 cost
- Analyze category data and metrics to establish and implement procurement category strategies
- Achieve cost savings through bidding, negotiations, and strategic initiatives

#### Requirements ####

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, commerce, or supply-chain management from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 6+ years of relevant experience in an international procurement organization performing category management, contract negotiation, and bidding on an international/regional level, and 2+ years of CAPEX/project procurement experience
- Experience in driving category strategies, develop pricing models, and has influence across all levels of an organization
- Experience as a project manager who can prioritize workload and manage complex projects within cost and schedule
- Possess excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English including verbal and written, and highly proficient in MS Office and Visio

#### Benefits ####

- Work-life balance and flexibility
- Career growth and mentorship opportunities
- Inclusive team culture and employee-led affinity groups

#### Preferred Qualifications ####

- Master's degree in engineering, procurement & supply chain or relevant business discipline
- Experience communicating and reporting on market intelligence data, including commodity trends and labor indexes
- Experience driving strategies and analyzing market trends
- Experience in data centers, engineering, an infrastructure service provider, or similar technology company
- Developing market intelligence to communicate across the organization
- Experience with creating procurement systems and tools

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