Buyer GPCS, Global Procurement Central Services

Role: Buyer GPCS (Global Procurement Central Services) Business area: Operations – Procurement.The GPCS Team, reporting into the Global Procurement Organisation (GPO), ensures that Amazon gets value for money for non‑inventory goods to provide the Fulfilment Centres with the necessary shipping supplies they need to operate smoothly.As a GPCS Buyer, you will provide functional support to all the Fulfilment Centres (FCs) within a cluster of FCs 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 GPCS Buyer will directly report to the Procurement Manager for GPCS EMEA.Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to visit individual FCs within the cluster/other regions (5% of the total time).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 ordersPlan time slots for deliveries upfront with the suppliersCommunicate the accurate delivery schedule to the local FC NIRs teamsBe the escalation POC to ensure deliveries are offloaded as per the agreed timelines with suppliersWork with Operations and SPO to define strategies to mitigate space constraintsManage and drive down the number of Invoices on Hold (IOH) requestsSupport change initiatives and continuous improvement projects aimed at improving the efficiency of shipping supplies processesProactively flag delivery issues with the Regional Manager in GPCS as well as the Procurement Team for visibilityProvide support to other cluster buyers as and when requiredInteract with the FC Non‑Inventory Receivers on a daily basis to get a sense of activities on the shop floorProvide training to new cluster buyersDeliver Procurement metrics in line with set targets. This includes achieving KPI metrics, cost savings for the cluster, no FC stock‑out issues and achieving individual project objectives.A day in the life: https://www.amazontours.com/About the teamOperations sits at the heart of the Amazon customer experience. We look after everything from the moment a customer clicks buy, to the moment their item is delivered – from desktop to doorstep. Across EMEA we have more than 100 fulfilment centres, hundreds of delivery stations, thousands of machines, and tens of thousands of employees, all working together in harmony to make sure the right item gets delivered to the right person, in the right place, at the right time. In our buildings, millions of items are picked and packed by our employees every year. And on the road, our teams and partners work hard to make sure we get our customers what they want, when they want, wherever they are. We put the safety of our people above everything else, working in a modern, engaging environment as part of a team that welcomes individuality and diversity. The culture in our Operation is built on the way our teams bond and a work ethic that helps our business run like clockwork. We take real pride in a job well done, looking out for each other as we play our part in delivering the quality service Amazon is known for around the world.Qualifications and ExperienceExperience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Advanced proficiency in local language in both written and verbal communicationIntermediate proficiency in English in both written and verbal communicationExperience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operationsAny additional sourcing and/or purchasing competencies would be advantageousRelevant experience with shipping supplies (Corrugated Materials)Relevant purchasing experience in Procurement, ideally within a large scale, fast paced Retail Distribution, Production or Manufacturing environmentRelevant experience in Materials Management and Logistics domainsBasic knowledge of ERP and/or MRP systems (such as Oracle, SAP, COUPA etc)Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t lis