Amazon.com Services LLC

Buying, Planning, Instock Management, Supply Chain Management, Retail

ProcurementAgent

$77–142k Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Buying, Planning, Instock Management, Supply Chain Management, Retail
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving abilities; Analytical abilities; Handle ambiguous challenges; Handle undefined challenges; Complex data analysis

Eligibility Requirements

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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