Category Manager, Construction, Global Procurement Organization (GPO), Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Are you ready to shape the future of Amazon's construction procurement landscape in Middle East, Africa and Turkey ? Amazon's Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic construction procurement activities across our diverse portfolio of multi-million-dollar real estate projects.

As a key member of our Construction Category Procurement Pillar, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's growth and innovation in Africa, Middle East and Turkey. The ideal candidate will bring deep understanding of construction trades including civil and architectural works, interior fit-out, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems, and fire protection.

We're looking for a dynamic leader who thrives in our fast-paced, results-driven environment. This role offers unique opportunities to influence major construction projects, drive sustainable procurement practices, and collaborate with world-class professionals across AMET region. If you're a self-starter who excels in complex, challenging environments and has a passion for construction procurement, this role could be your next career milestone.

This role offers exceptional visibility with senior leadership and the chance to make lasting improvements to Amazon's construction procurement ecosystem. Your success will directly contribute to Amazon's ambitious growth plans, competitiveness and environmental commitments across AMET region.

Key job responsibilities

 Develop and execute construction category sourcing strategies across different supply chain tiers (General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs) and trades (including civil, architectural, MEP, fire protection, and fit-out) across AMET region

 Take responsibility for increasing Amazon's competitiveness and maintain continuity of supply and mitigate risks across geographical and business unit boundaries, defining opportunities to suit the particular needs of Amazon business

 Focus on deep diving constructi…

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
• Experience in program or project management
• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
• Experience in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics
• Experience in supply chain
• Experience defining program

requirements

and using data and metrics to determine improvements

• Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience leading process improvements
• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules

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