Procurement Agent, Prime Air

Amazon.com Services LLC-Austin, Estados Unidos

DESCRIPTION:
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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

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 5+ years of procurement experience
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills
  • Proficient in procurement systems and MS Office Suite
  • Experience with strategic sourcing and category management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certification (CPSM, CPM, or similar)
  • Experience with e-procurement systems
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements
  • Project management experience
  • Advanced degree or MBA

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.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, and a practical, common sense approach to getting things done
  • Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), including use of lookups and pivot tables
  • Attention to details and willingness to roll up your sleeves to perform tactical activities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of experience as a buyer from a large scale environment
  • Experience with procurement software such as Coupa or similar Procure-to-Pay system
  • Demonstrated ability to independently solve ambiguous problems
  • Demonstrated business communication skills - ability to interface with all levels of the organization
  • Advanced data analysis skills; the ability to extract and synthesize data

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.