Afaq
Administrative Support, Internal Procurement, fulfillment ops
BuyerGPCS,GlobalProcurementCentralServices
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Buyer GPCS, Global Procurement Central Services at Afaq. Skills: Procurement, Materials management, Supplier relations. Plan daily forecast. Manage non-inventory packaging supplies”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve KPI metrics; Achieve cost savings; No FC stock-out issues; Achieve individual project objectives
Industry & Context.
Mitigate space constraints; Manage Invoices on Hold
Occasional Travel (5%)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in Microsoft Office, Advanced proficiency in local language, Intermediate proficiency in English
Nice to Have
Experience in procurement, Experience in supply chain, Experience in inventory management, Experience in contract management, Experience in lease administration, Experience in operations, Additional sourcing competencies, Additional purchasing competencies, Experience with shipping supplies, Purchasing experience in Procurement, Experience in large scale retail distribution, Experience in production environment, Experience in manufacturing environment, Experience in Materials Management, Experience in Logistics domains, Basic knowledge of ERP systems, Basic knowledge of MRP systems
What You'll Do.
Manage non-inventory packaging supplies
Execute purchase order creation
Liaise with suppliers
Secure prompt deliveries
Develop relationships with internal customers
Develop relationships with external suppliers
Develop relationships with Amazon Teams
Work in compliance with company policy
Plan truck deliveries
Place replenishment orders
Plan time slots for deliveries
Communicate delivery schedule
Ensure deliveries are offloaded
Define strategies to mitigate space constraints
Manage Invoices on Hold requests
Drive down Invoices on Hold requests
Support change initiatives
Support continuous improvement projects
Provide support to other buyers
Interact with FC Non-Inventory Receivers
Provide training to new buyers
Deliver Procurement metrics
Prevent FC stock-out issues
Achieve individual project objectives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal customers; External suppliers; Amazon Teams; Operations teams; Corporate teams; Local FC NIRs teams; Regional Manager; Procurement Team; FC Non-Inventory Receivers
Full Job Description
Role: Buyer GPCS (Global Procurement Central Services) Business area: Operations – Procurement. The GPCS Team, reporting into the Global Procurement Organisation (GPO), ensures that Amazon gets value for money for non-inventory goods to provide the Fulfilment Centres with the necessary shipping supplies they need to operate smoothly. As a GPCS Buyer, you will provide functional support to all the Fulfilment Centres (FCs) within a cluster of FCs for all aspects of procurement. This includes securing the constant flow of packaging goods and services, supplied at the best overall value to the business on a day to day basis. The number of FCs within a cluster will ideally depend on FC size and other relevant parameters. The GPCS Buyer will directly report to the Procurement Manager for GPCS EMEA. • Travel Requirements: Occasional Travel may be required to visit individual FCs within the cluster/other regions (5% of the total time) Key job responsibilities The extent of your responsibilities will include but is not limited to: • Plan and execute the daily forecast and effective materials management of all non-inventory packaging supplies • Execute purchase order creation based on the planned forecast and internal requests • Liaise with suppliers to secure prompt deliveries for the full range of shipping supplies items • Develop relationships with primary internal customers (on-site management teams), external suppliers and other Amazon Teams (Operations and Corporate) • Work in full compliance with the company Spending and Transaction Policy • Plan the truck deliveries in full while placing replenishment orders • Plan time slots for deliveries upfront with the suppliers • Communicate the accurate delivery schedule to the local FC NIRs teams • Be the escalation POC to ensure deliveries are offloaded as per the agreed timelines with suppliers • Work with Operations and SPO to define strategies to mitigate space constraints • Manage and drive down the number of Invoices on
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