Buyer

Job Description

Employment: Full Time DESCRIPTIONWe are Amazon; we pioneer. We are also going through an exciting period of growth.Thats precisely why were seeking a Buyer to join our Fulfillment & Operations, at the heart of which youll find our Fulfillment Centers (FCs and Deliver Stations).These state of the art facilities sit at the core of the entire business: they are where we manage our fast-moving inventory, fulfill hundreds of thousands of orders each day, and exceed customer expectations. Given their size and scale, theyre also where we need sharp minds keeping an eye on Amazons item inventory, purse strings and supply chain.Well need you to provide holistic, functional support to your Fulfillment Center Procurement Manageryour line managerwith all aspects of Procurement. This includes securing a constant flow of packaging and non-inventory goods and services; well need you to ensure everything is supplied at the best possible value to the business, on a daily basis.YOUR HIGH-LEVEL MISSION AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSFunctioning as part of a close-knit team, youll assist with driving cost reduction and improved overall services, for greater efficiencies and economies of scale,Assertively advocate the value of smart procurement, to create alignment with and buy-in from your internal stakeholders,Assist with the analysis of spending patterns, to help you identify a range of savings opportunities,Achieving annual cost saving targets for your Fulfillment Center,Ensuring that no Fulfillment Center materials run out of stock, as well as preventing service supply issues.FUNCTION-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with the daily forecast and effective materials management of all non-inventory packaging supplies,Liaise with suppliers to negotiate and secure best value for money deals on a full range of non-inventory goods and services,Build effective stakeholder relationships, ensuring a high level service regarding quotations and lead-times,Work in full compliance with the company Spending and Transaction policy, educating and driving the expected and correct behaviors of business stakeholders,Drive effective delivery of the Fulfillment Center procurement metrics, by leading &/or supporting projects and initiatives;Youll need to implement root cause analysis, as you identify any issues, their possible causes, as well as the necessary corrective actions,Support the use of Kaizen methodologies throughout your Fulfillment Center, as well as other methods of continuous project improvement. REQUIREMENTS: BASIC QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of state-required secondary education; a formal business administration or procurement qualification will also be required,Youre a great communicator, both verbally and in writing: youre always clear and precise when interacting with others,Youre proficient in ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, in the context of a large organization,1 or 2 years of previous experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management,Previous experience in a fast-paced and dynamic international working environment,Solid computer literacy, particularly in Oracle and Coupa, as well as Microsoft Excel.Fluent English and Arabic (Preferred)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious contract and price negotiation experience would be advantageous,Previous experience in vendor management.

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About Company

Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae.