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Business Area: Operations Procurement
We make sure Amazon gets value for money every time it buys noninventory goods and services for its Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and corporate business. Its a fastpaced operation that supports growth and change works with every department and is driven by Key Performance Indicators and theres plenty of healthy competition. We work individually and as part of teams meeting regularly to cement our relationships and approach.
The Site Procurement Operations Center (SPOC) reporting into the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) ensures that Amazon gets value for money for noninventory goods to provide the Fulfillment Centers with the necessary shipping supplies they need to operate smoothly. The team has two divisions: North America (NA) and Europe (EUK). As a supply chain specialist you will provide functional support to a group of Fulfillment Centers (FCs) for all aspects of procurement. The number of FCs within a group will depend on FC size and other relevant parameters. 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 Blanket Purchase Order management Key Performance Indicators (KPI) bridging ownership Accounts Payable invoice hold resolution site launch support and escalation management. SPOC currently provides these services for 1200 sites across 14 countries.
SPOC NA is a 24/7 team (shifts both days and nights) supporting Operations & the Field Procurement team and follows Amazon Corporate guidance for hybrid schedules allowing team members to work from home up to two days per week with the other three days spent working in our office in Tempe Arizona. Based on business need our Specialists are slotted into different shifts. You may be required to work Days Nights or Weekends. You must be open to any shift.
Key job responsibilities
In partnership with the Supply Chain Leadership provide support for the fulfillment centers including: forecasting of noninventory products inventory management noninventory flow and space models cycle counts procurement transaction and expediting support
Develop deep knowledge of noninventory items and align with like buildings to drive best practices
Ensure best practices are being shared and implemented
Work in partnership both internally and with suppliers to develop innovative solutions to provide Supply Chain support to the Operations network
Coordinate the demand identification procurement and inventory management of all nonmerchandise items required for building operation. This includes corrugate packing materials labor and janitorial services etc.
. Partner with Accounts Payable Suppliers and various internal teams to ensure timely resolution of vendor payment issues
High school or equivalent diploma or equivalent professional or military experience
1 year working in data analysis and formula creation in Microsoft Excel
1 year working with Microsoft Outlook management and rule creation
Key performance indicator (KPI) reporting experience in operations
Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts/areas including weekends nights and/or holidays onsite in Tempe Arizona
Completed Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering IT or related field
Strong experience in the following Procurement domains: Materials Management Logistics Supply Chain Operations and/or Shipping Supplies
Experience in supplier/ vendor relationship management
Understanding of ERP and/or MRP systems (such as Oracle SAP Coupa etc)
1 year of inventory planning/forecasting experience
Experience as a NonInventory Receiver or Stores Coordinator
Any additional sourcing and/or purchasing competencies would be advantageous
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