Buyer Associate, Tail Sourcing, Global Procurement Central Services
Job Description
Tail Sourcing Buyer We're looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join our procurement team supporting operations across North and Latin America. In this role, you'll manage day-to-day purchasing activities while learning the fundamentals of tail spend management and supplier negotiations.As a Tail Sourcing Buyer, you'll handle high-volume purchasing requests from our operations teams across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. You'll work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure efficient processing of orders, competitive pricing, and compliance with procurement policies. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has strong attention to detail, and wants to build a foundation in procurement opreations.Key job responsibilitiesDETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:Key Responsibilities:• Execute and manage tail spend sourcing activities, focusing on low-value, high-volume transactions across NA-LATAM regions• Drive competitive bidding processes and conduct market analysis for tail spend categories• Provide timely support to stakeholders for spot-buy requirements while ensuring compliance with procurement policies• Monitor and analyze spending patterns to identify consolidation opportunities and potential cost savings• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, terms, and conditions• Support the development and implementation of tail spend management strategies• Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers• Contributing to the effective delivery of metrics by ensuring workstream KPIs and SLA's targets are met through:- Meeting service level agreements (SLA) for standard sourcing activities- Achieving assigned sourcing and savings targets - Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting• Ensure alignment and adherence to Amazon's Spending and Transaction Policy and internal Global Procurement processes• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and process optimization initiatives
Locations
- Costa Rica, San Jose, San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence
65,000 - 95,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- - 2+ year(s) of experience in Operations or Supply Chain related roles.intermediate
- - B2 English proficiency or higher.intermediate
- - Experience in MS Office.intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Amazon is a multi-national technology company and being proficient in English is a required qualification. CVs must be submitted in English as our recruitment team works in several jurisdictions. (experience)
- - High School Diploma (experience)
- - 2+ year(s) of experience in Operations or Supply Chain related roles. (experience, 2 years)
- - B2 English proficiency or higher. (experience)
- - Experience in MS Office. (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- - University Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering. (degree in business administration)
- - Work experience in Procurement (experience)
- - Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP, ORACLE, Coupa) in large organizations. (experience)
- - B1 Portuguese proficiency. (experience)
Responsibilities
- DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Key Responsibilities:
- • Execute and manage tail spend sourcing activities, focusing on low-value, high-volume transactions across NA-LATAM regions
- • Drive competitive bidding processes and conduct market analysis for tail spend categories
- • Provide timely support to stakeholders for spot-buy requirements while ensuring compliance with procurement policies
- • Monitor and analyze spending patterns to identify consolidation opportunities and potential cost savings
- • Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, terms, and conditions
- • Support the development and implementation of tail spend management strategies
- • Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- • Contributing to the effective delivery of metrics by ensuring workstream KPIs and SLA's targets are met through:
- - Meeting service level agreements (SLA) for standard sourcing activities
- - Achieving assigned sourcing and savings targets
- - Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting
- • Ensure alignment and adherence to Amazon's Spending and Transaction Policy and internal Global Procurement processes
- • Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and process optimization initiatives
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Buyer Associate, Tail Sourcing, Global Procurement Central Services
Job Description
Tail Sourcing Buyer We're looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join our procurement team supporting operations across North and Latin America. In this role, you'll manage day-to-day purchasing activities while learning the fundamentals of tail spend management and supplier negotiations.As a Tail Sourcing Buyer, you'll handle high-volume purchasing requests from our operations teams across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. You'll work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure efficient processing of orders, competitive pricing, and compliance with procurement policies. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has strong attention to detail, and wants to build a foundation in procurement opreations.Key job responsibilitiesDETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:Key Responsibilities:• Execute and manage tail spend sourcing activities, focusing on low-value, high-volume transactions across NA-LATAM regions• Drive competitive bidding processes and conduct market analysis for tail spend categories• Provide timely support to stakeholders for spot-buy requirements while ensuring compliance with procurement policies• Monitor and analyze spending patterns to identify consolidation opportunities and potential cost savings• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, terms, and conditions• Support the development and implementation of tail spend management strategies• Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers• Contributing to the effective delivery of metrics by ensuring workstream KPIs and SLA's targets are met through:- Meeting service level agreements (SLA) for standard sourcing activities- Achieving assigned sourcing and savings targets - Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting• Ensure alignment and adherence to Amazon's Spending and Transaction Policy and internal Global Procurement processes• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and process optimization initiatives
Locations
- Costa Rica, San Jose, San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence
65,000 - 95,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- - 2+ year(s) of experience in Operations or Supply Chain related roles.intermediate
- - B2 English proficiency or higher.intermediate
- - Experience in MS Office.intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Amazon is a multi-national technology company and being proficient in English is a required qualification. CVs must be submitted in English as our recruitment team works in several jurisdictions. (experience)
- - High School Diploma (experience)
- - 2+ year(s) of experience in Operations or Supply Chain related roles. (experience, 2 years)
- - B2 English proficiency or higher. (experience)
- - Experience in MS Office. (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- - University Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering. (degree in business administration)
- - Work experience in Procurement (experience)
- - Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP, ORACLE, Coupa) in large organizations. (experience)
- - B1 Portuguese proficiency. (experience)
Responsibilities
- DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Key Responsibilities:
- • Execute and manage tail spend sourcing activities, focusing on low-value, high-volume transactions across NA-LATAM regions
- • Drive competitive bidding processes and conduct market analysis for tail spend categories
- • Provide timely support to stakeholders for spot-buy requirements while ensuring compliance with procurement policies
- • Monitor and analyze spending patterns to identify consolidation opportunities and potential cost savings
- • Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, terms, and conditions
- • Support the development and implementation of tail spend management strategies
- • Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- • Contributing to the effective delivery of metrics by ensuring workstream KPIs and SLA's targets are met through:
- - Meeting service level agreements (SLA) for standard sourcing activities
- - Achieving assigned sourcing and savings targets
- - Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting
- • Ensure alignment and adherence to Amazon's Spending and Transaction Policy and internal Global Procurement processes
- • Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and process optimization initiatives