Buyer

Amazon; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon in North Reading, Massachusetts is seeking a skilled candidate for a supply chain role focused on purchasing and managing supplier relationships. The successful applicant will excel in a detail-oriented, high-demand environment where teamwork and cooperation are essential.

The job involves purchasing materials, managing supplier performance, and ensuring efficient inventory management. If you are organized, self-motivated, and possess strong computer skills, this opportunity may be the right fit for you.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills.
• Ability to work in a demanding, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and equipment from suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and KPIs for senior leadership.
• Provide inputs to monthly scorecards and present procurement data.
• Plan material requirements and manage inventory levels.
• Identify supply chain material risks and monitor material flow.
• Collaborate with Planning on supply chain risks.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring purchase orders.
• Assist with supplier relationship management.
• Resolve PO receiving errors and assist with invoicing.
• Manage supplier returns and non-conformance reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)

Data management

Job description

Successful candidates will be highly organized, self motivated, detail oriented and have strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point). An understanding of data management and databases is also a plus. The candidate must be able to work in a highly demanding, but collegial environment where teamwork is a must.

Job responsibilities

• Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items
• Managing supplier relationships and KPIs reported to senior Supply Chain leadership
• Providing inputs to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews
• Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, managing schedules in our ERP system, and successfully communicating these requirements to our suppliers
• Identifying supply chain material risks and providing transparent monitoring of material flow
• Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to the end users
• Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, delivery requirements
• Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs
• Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation
• Managing supplier returns including non-conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and leading a cross-functional group to execute improvements