Global Procurement Organization, Asia-Pacific Region, Japan Procurement (JP Procurement) is working to build, execute, and improve procurement processes as a core department in Japan as a part of global organizations. JP Procurement's mission is to improve “selection,” “lower cost structure,” and “customer experience” continuously by cooperating with the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and Asia-Pacific region procurement (APAC: India, Australia, Singapore), and Engineering department, Operations department, and Finance department in Japan. Procurement professionals in various fields of expertise have vital discussions and propose the best solutions while cutting across national boundaries, which help us put into different perspectives, bringing in cost saving, and also enhancing customer satisfaction. JP Procurement covers a wide range of procurement items which are necessary for the launch and operation of Amazon's logistics bases, including material handling equipment, shelves, facilities and related constructions, and shipping supplies, and also services such as electricity and building maintenance. Furthermore, JP Procurement oversees and manages projects in collaboration with APAC procurement organization.
As a Warehouse Supply Category Manager, you will be a passionate advocate for our customers and developing a category based on strong relationships with our supplier partners. You will be successful in the role by building long term, strategic relationships with our existing suppliers and also engage with new suppliers to help drive incremental growth opportunities for them. Also the role is seen as a strategic driver for excellence, through implementation of best practices, standardization of project execution and governance. You will be an experienced procurement or project/program management professional, responsible for monitoring and controll project progress and performance, proactively identifying risks and managing mitigation plans. You will have excellent communication skills to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and have the ability to focus simultaneously on short term deliverables and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver long term value to internal customers.

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 Warehouse Supply 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
- Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business
- Create a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category.
- Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes.
- Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings
- Champion standards and process improvements
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and cross functional programs across APAC region to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.
- Manage multiple, competing projects and priorities simultaneously
- Manage new complex initiatives, deal with ambiguity and innovate on behalf of internal stakeholders.
- Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with internal customers, ensuring regular communication channels are in place.
- Identify and implement strategic initiatives and deliver procurement value to the business