.Position: Cluster Shipping Supplies Buyer Overview: The Shipping Supplies Team, reporting into the Procurement Function, ensures that Amazon gets value for money for non-inventory goods to provide the Fulfillment Centers (FCs) with the necessary shipping supplies they need to operate smoothly.
As a Cluster Shipping Supplies Buyer, you will provide functional support to all the Fulfillment Centers within the cluster for all aspects of procurement.
Key Responsibilities: 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.
Communicate the accurate delivery schedule to the local FC Stores teams.
Ensure deliveries are offloaded as per the agreed timelines with suppliers.
Work with Operations and Stores Coordinators to define strategies to mitigate space constraints.
Support change initiatives and continuous improvement projects aimed at improving the efficiency of shipping supplies processes.
Proactively flag delivery issues with the Regional Shipping Supplies Manager as well as the EU Procurement Team for visibility.
Provide support to other Cluster Shipping Supplies Buyers as and when required.
Interact with the FC Stores Coordinators on a daily basis to get a sense of activities on the shop floor.
Provide training to new Cluster Shipping Supplies Buyers.
Deliver Procurement metrics in line with set targets, including achieving cost savings for the cluster, no FC stock-out issues, and achieving individual project objectives.
Minimum Qualifications: Completed Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, IT, or related field.
Strong experience in Procurement domains: Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, and/or Shipping Supplies.
Experience in supplier/vendor relationship management.
1+ year of inventory planning/forecasting experience.
Experience as a Non-Inventory Receiver or Stores Coordinator.
Any additional sourcing and/or purchasing competencies would be advantageous.
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to visit individual FCs within the cluster/other regions (10% of the total time) (EU).
Skills: Analytical, data-driven approach with attention to detail.
Basic knowledge of ERP and/or MRP systems (such as Oracle, SAP, COUPA, etc).
Computer literate - knowledge of software programs (i.E., MS Excel, Outlook, and Word).
Proven ability to build constructive and effective supplier relationships