Buyer

Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric with very strong communication skills
- Proficiency in using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle and/or Coupa)
- CIPS qualifications (or working towards)
- Supplier relationship management experience

At Amazon, we are going through an exciting period of growth. That’s precisely why we’re seeking a Non-Inventory Buyer to join our Fulfilment Centre (FC) cross functional team. The Non-Inventory Buyer will work in a team environment with Internal Amazon teams and vendors to administer and source non-inventory goods and services. These may include warehouse/office supplies, safety equipment, tools for internal consummation and repair and maintenance services.

Each UK FC has one Non-Inventory Procurement Buyer. They act as the first escalation point for Procurement related queries and provide guidance to the FC Internal Stakeholders with all aspects of Non-Inventory Procurement.

Key job responsibilities
- Each UK Fulfilment Centre has one Non-Inventory Procurement Buyer based onsite. They act as the first escalation point for Procurement related queries and provide guidance to the Internal Stakeholders with all aspects of Non-Inventory Procurement.
- Work in full compliance and adherence with the company Spending and Transaction policy, educating and guiding the correct behaviours of internal stakeholders
- Liaise with suppliers to negotiate and secure best value for money on a full range of non-inventory goods and services
- Build effective internal stakeholder and supplier relationships, ensuring a high service level in terms of quotations, quality compliance and lead times for Site Level projects
- Work with internal stakeholders to define scopes of work to conduct tenders for requirements at a site and a UK level
- Identify savings opportunities and partner with Internal Stakeholders to deliver savings through contract renewals
- Own, monitor and track Amazon internal e-catalogues
- Assist internal stakeholders with procure to pay tasks
- Deliver results against Procurement KPIs
- Create and execute contractual agreements such as Work Orders and Master Supply Agreements
- Work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to embed Amazon’s sustainability goals and processes by reducing waste, re-using materials and ensuring CSR compliance

A day in the life

About the team

Operations 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 Europe we have more than 50 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.
- Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric with very strong communication skills
- Proficiency in using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle and/or Coupa)
- CIPS qualifications (or working towards)
- Supplier relationship management experience