.Previous purchasing experience in Procurement.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)B2 - C1 English levelOur overall mission is simple: we want Amazon to be the place where our customers can find, discover and buy anything online. Whatever our customers want, we will find the means to deliver it. With your help, Amazon will continue to enable people to discover new worlds and implement innovation.This is your chance to make history.The Site Procurement Operations Center, reporting into the Procurement Function, ensures that Amazon gets value for money for non-inventory goods to provide the Fulfillment Centers with the necessary shipping supplies they need to operate smoothly. As a SPOC buyer, you will provide functional support to all the Fulfillment Centers (FCs) within the cluster 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 SPOC Buyer will directly report to the Regional SPOC Manager.Key job responsibilitiesThe 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 suppliesExecute purchase order creation based on the planned forecast and internal requestsLiaise with suppliers to secure prompt deliveries for the full range of shipping supplies itemsDevelop 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 PolicyPlan the truck deliveries in full while placing replenishment ordersCommunicate the accurate delivery schedule to the local FC Stores teamsSupport change initiatives and continuous improvement projects aimed at improving the efficiency of shipping supplies processesProactively flag delivery issues with the Regional SPOC Manager as well as the EU Procurement Team for visibilityProvide support to other SPOC Buyers as and when requiredInteract with the FC Stores Coordinators on a daily basis to get a sense of activities on the shop floorProvide training to new SPOC BuyersDeliver Procurement metrics in line with set targets. This includes achieving cost savings for the cluster, no FC stock-out issues and achieving individual project objectivesProven ability to build constructive and effective supplier relationshipsExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal) at all levelsAnalytical, data driven approach with attention to detail
