Senior Category Manager – Food Services, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Job Title: Senior Category Manager – Food Services, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Company: Amazon EU SARL (Spain Branch)

Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (also possible in Luxembourg or London)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Lead the strategic sourcing of Food Services across Amazon’s global Customer Fulfillment network. Develop and execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and support business goals with sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute sourcing strategies for food services
• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and negotiate supplier contracts
• Manage supplier performance and relationships to achieve business goals
• Provide market intelligence and strategic insights
• Track and report cost savings and sustainability metrics
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align category goals
• Own the category metrics model and monitor performance

A Day in the Life:

• Deliver innovative, low-cost food service solutions
• Collaborate with internal and external partners
• Deep dive into categories to uncover value opportunities
• Balance roles in strategy, project management, and operations

Team Environment:

• High autonomy and innovation culture
• Fast-paced and growth-oriented
• Diverse and collaborative team
• Opportunities for skill development and career mobility

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, VBA, etc.)
• Supply chain experience
• Proven negotiation leadership in complex deals
• Cross-functional collaboration skills
• Data-driven improvement mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in program or project management
• Strong problem-solving skills in time-sensitive environments
• Ability to define strategy, deliver results, and report to senior leadership