Buyer, Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS)

Plan and execute the daily forecast and effective materials management of all non-inventory packaging supplies

• Execute purchase order creation
• Liaise with suppliers to secure prompt deliveries
• 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 truck deliveries in full
• Plan time slots for deliveries upfront with the suppliers
• Communicate the accurate delivery schedule to the local FC materials receiving teams
• Be the escalation POC to ensure deliveries are offloaded as per the agreed timelines with suppliers
• Work with Operations and on site procurement teams to define strategies to mitigate space constraints
• Manage and drive down the number of Invoices on Hold (IOH) requests
• Provide support to other buyers in other regions as and when required
• Provide training to new buyers
• Deliver Procurement metrics in line with set targets. This includes achieving KPI metrics, cost savings for the cluster, no FC stock-out issues and achieving individual project objectives.
• Perform compliance checks on purchase requisitions
• Create, modify or deprecate procurement catalogs 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
• Liaise with suppliers to secure prompt deliveries
• 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 truck deliveries in full
• Plan time slots for deliveries upfront with the suppliers
• Communicate the accurate delivery schedule to the local FC materials receiving teams
• Be the escalation POC to ensure deliveries are offloaded as per the agreed timelines with suppliers
• Work with Operations and on site procurement teams to define strategies to mitigate space constraints
• Manage and drive down the number of Invoices on Hold (IOH) requests
• Provide support to other buyers in other regions as and when required
• Provide training to new buyers
• Deliver Procurement metrics in line with set targets. This includes achieving KPI metrics, cost savings for the cluster, no FC stock-out issues and achieving individual project objectives.
• Perform compliance checks on purchase requisitions
• Create, modify or deprecate procurement catalogs
• Perform Vendor Onboarding tasks
• Knowledge of advanced English at CEFR level B2/C1
• Experience with MS Office, in particular MS Excel
• Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management
• Speak, write, and read fluently in Italian
• Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese
• Speak, write, and read fluently in German
• Speak, write, and read fluently in Arabic Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.