Category Manager, Construction, Global Procurement Organization; GPO), Global Procurement Organ

Category Manager, Construction, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Job :  | Amazon EU SARL (UK Branch)

Are you ready to shape the future of Amazon’s construction procurement landscape in Europe? 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 Europe. The ideal candidate will bring deep understanding of construction trades including civil and architectural works, interior fit‑out, MEP systems, and fire protection.

We’re looking for a dynamic leader who thrives in a 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 Europe.

Key job responsibilities:

• Develop and execute construction category sourcing strategies across different supply chain tiers (General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, OEMs) and trades across Europe.
• Take responsibility for increasing Amazon’s competitiveness, maintaining continuity of supply, and mitigating risks across geographical and business unit boundaries, defining opportunities to suit Amazon business needs.
• Focus on deep diving construction categories and regions to add value: identify synergies, benchmark, innovate, eliminate waste, and find economies of scale, increasing competitive advantage.
• Drive cost optimization through negotiation, standardization, value engineering, and supply chain improvements.
• Build effective internal and external relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and partners to enable collaborative working and a positive environment.
• Negotiate, execute and manage framework agreements.
• Support sustainability initiatives aligned with Amazon’s Climate Pledge.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic insights to key stakeholders and procurement leadership to inform decision making.
• Own the individual targets and goals identified across the construction category scope and deliver incremental value and process improvements.
• Innovate within the procurement space, automating and improving tools and processes to support Procurement Life‑cycle.

A day in the life:

• Lead procurement processes including prequalification, onboarding, tender management, evaluations, contract negotiations and award recommendations, delivering within tight timescales, being technically and commercially accurate and managing several schemes simultaneously.
• Apply technical knowledge of construction trades to assess supplier capabilities, evaluate proposals, and drive value engineering initiatives.
• Drive procurement of innovative, sustainable, and cost‑effective construction services to help Operations teams succeed and delight customers with speed, selection, and convenience.
• Collaborate with technical teams to optimize specifications across construction disciplines.
• Serve as interface between project delivery and central core teams (Design and Construction, Real Estate, Legal) and senior leadership of external supply chain partners.
• Support supplier performance management together with Design and Construction partners.
• Provide industry insight to develop procurement strategies to support strategic decision making.
• Prepare high quality white papers and anticipate objections to procurement approach, gaining buy‑in from decision makers.
• Adapt and take on roles from strategy development to project management to meet customer needs.

About the team:

• This role can be based in London or Barcelona.
• You’ll join a growing team where strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and leadership are paramount.
• Will partner closely with Design & Construction, Real Estate, Legal, and Finance teams to shape and execute innovative category strategies.
• Expertise will drive measurable value creation, sustainability initiatives, and best‑in‑class procurement practices across European operations.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced knowledge…