Category Manager, Packaging, Global Procurement Operations (GPO) - London, England, GBR, United Kingdom

Originally posted 24 September 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This role involves strategically sourcing packaging products for North America and EU Customer Fulfillment Procurement. The individual will coordinate with various Amazon teams and interact with key suppliers to meet organizational requirements and execute category sourcing strategies.

What you'll do

• Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts.
• Drive relationships with category suppliers to achieve optimal solutions and cost of ownership.
• Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor, and optimize opportunities.
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories, anticipating strategic opportunities.
• Identify, achieve, and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities.
• Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category.

What you'll need

• Experience with packaging procurement.
• Ability to develop and execute category sourcing strategies.
• Proven ability to deliver savings and improve productivity.
• Experience in leading cross-functional strategic sourcing teams.
• Capability to negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships to mitigate risk and improve performance.