Amazon.com Services LLC
Buying, Planning, Instock Management, Supply Chain Management, Retail
ProcurementAgent
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“Procurement Agent at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Procurement, Strategic sourcing, Vendor management, Contract management. Execute end-to-end procurement processes. Place purchase orders”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize cost savings; Improve operational efficiency; Ensure timely deliveries; Ensure quality compliance
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving abilities; Analytical abilities; Handle ambiguous challenges; Handle undefined challenges; Complex data analysis
Deemed export control license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 5+ years procurement experience, Negotiation and contract management skills, Proficient in procurement systems, MS Office Suite proficiency, Experience with strategic sourcing, Experience with category management, Analytical and problem-solving abilities, Experience communicating technical details, Knowledge of MS Excel, Knowledge of MS Word, Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, Experience prioritizing multiple assignments, Experience handling multiple assignments, Commitment to deadlines, Experience in a fast-paced company, Experience in a high-tech company
Nice to Have
Professional certification (CPSM, CPM, or similar), Experience with e-procurement systems, Knowledge of relevant regulations, Knowledge of compliance requirements, Project management experience, Advanced degree or MBA, 3+ years of purchasing experience, Experience in Coupa, Experience in financial management software, Experience in procurement software, Experience handling ambiguous challenges, Experience handling undefined challenges, Experience communicating to senior management, Experience communicating to customers, Experience conducting complex analysis, Experience translating analysis to deliverables, Experience translating analysis to presentations
What You'll Do.
Execute end-to-end procurement processes
Place purchase orders
Source goods and services
Conduct bidding processes
Develop strategic sourcing initiatives
Implement strategic sourcing initiatives
Optimize cost savings
Improve operational efficiency
Manage supplier relationships
Manage supplier performance metrics
Analyze market conditions
Analyze pricing trends
Identify cost reduction opportunities
Lead complex contract negotiations
Ensure compliance with company policies
Monitor key procurement metrics
Report on key procurement metrics
Monitor key procurement KPIs
Report on key procurement KPIs
Mentor junior procurement team members
Generate purchasing requisitions
Track delivery schedules
Communicate delivery schedules
Monitor overall risk for new launches
Mitigate overall risk for new launches
Improve current processes
Collaborate with suppliers
Ensure timely deliveries
Ensure quality compliance
Proactively communicate risks
Proactively communicate issues
Recommend mitigations
Document procurement records
Maintain procurement records
Document order fulfillment records
Maintain order fulfillment records
Document transportation records
Maintain transportation records
Manage day-to-day orders
Resolve transactional issues
Gather critical information regarding schedules
Gather critical information regarding invoices
Gather critical information regarding tracking info
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal partners; Key stakeholders; Suppliers; Junior procurement team
Communication Scope
Technical details; Senior management; Customers; Complex data analysis
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization. How do you get items to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and—most importantly—safely, in less than an hour? And how do you do it in a way that can scale? Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to do just that! We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what’s to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-prime-air-delivery-drone-reveal-photos). If you are seeking an iterative environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve real world delivery challenges, and provide benefits to customers, Prime Air is the place for you. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team! Prime Air is seeking an experienced Procurement Agent who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. You will have a record of being able to perform large scale processes and deliver results. You should have the ability to work under pressure, overcome obstacles and perform in changing environment. Our Procurement Agent is responsible for managing complex procurement activities, strategic sourcing, and vendor relationships to ensure optimal value for the organization. This role requires advanced negotiation skills and deep understanding of supply chain management. Key Responsibilities: • Execute end-to-end procurement processes including PO placement, sourcing, bidding, negotiation, and contract management • Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost savings and improve operational efficiency • Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics • Analyze market conditions and pricing trends to identify cost reduction opportunities • Lead complex contract negotiations and ensure compliance with
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