Sr. Procurement Agent, Amazon Prime Air
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
How do you get items to customers quickly cost-effectively andmost importantlysafely 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 whats to come. Check out more information about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog ( 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 company policies
Monitor and report on key procurement metrics and KPIs
Mentor junior procurement team members
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Generate purchasing requisitions according to forecasted needs
Track and communicate delivery schedules with internal partners
Monitor and mitigate overall risk for new launches
Continuously work with the team to improve current processes
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance
Proactively communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders and recommend mitigations
Document and maintain records of procurement order fulfillment and transportation when applicable
Day-to-day order management including transactional issue resolution and critical information gathering regarding schedules invoices tracking info etc.
- 5 years of program or project management experience
- 5 years of supply chain experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership
- 2 years of driving process improvements experience
- Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Seattle - 115400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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- Computer Science
- Continuous Integration
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