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DESCRIPTION:
Category Manager for MHE Lifecycle is a part of GPO - Global Procurement Organization and represents a key global role responsible for managing the procurement of MHE Lifecycle services, serving Amazon's operations and internal customers (predominantly RME - Reliability and Maintenance Engineers). This role focuses on Spare Parts, Hotline Services, and Maintenance Activities. Supporting the end-to-end post site launch needs of Amazon's Material Handling Equipment
This general role manages important spend of around $120M across 10+ global suppliers in NA, INTL (EU incl. UK), APAC (incl. Australia), MENA, and LATAM regions, covering all Amazon business lines. Category Manager is managing top suppliers and partnering with the key internal customers with high visibility to RME and GPO Leadership.
Key job responsibilities
The MHE Lifecycle portfolio is complex and diversified,



requiring close cooperation with multiple supplier types (MHE Integrators, Spare Parts Manufacturers, Distributors, Repair Providers, and Service Contractors). The role plays an important part in optimizing OPEX spending for RME by driving Cost Reduction and Cost Avoidance initiatives across all three pillars.
Spare Parts
- Supporting and implementing the sourcing strategy for spare parts including direct sourcing from manufacturers and distributors.
- Managing supplier relationships and performance for assigned spare parts suppliers.
- Regular and Project Specific Commercial terms negotiations for spare parts.
- Contributing to the Recommended Spare Parts List (RSPL) process improvement and catalog optimization.
- Supporting Supply Chain Risk Assessments for spare parts with newly awarded MHE Integrators for greenfield sites.
- Developing AI Tools to optimize procurement activities for spare parts.
Hotline

📌 Global Sourcing Manager, Procurement Category (Barcelona)
🏢 Amazon
📍 Barcelona