Supply Chain - Purchase and Fulfilment Specialist II, ISCAP - Var

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a procurement-focused professional in Seattle to lead end-to-end sourcing and fulfillment of spares for AWS data centers.

You will develop metrics, analyze large datasets with Excel/SQL/Tableau, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency. The role requires 5+ years in procurement and strategic sourcing, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
• Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient and accurate processes/metrics for monitoring inflow of spares to achieve on-time-delivery SLAs with vendors.
• Having advanced MS Excel, MS-office and basic SQL is a must requirement. Ability to manage huge data sets and able to massage the data, create VLOOKUP and Pivots.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, vendors to lead and drive end to end procurement and fulfillment of spares process
• Demonstrate analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases and perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed and quickly understand root cause, and identify scalable solutions
• Strong influencing skills and ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired
• Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary to deliver capacity to Data Centers
• Strong track record of creative problem solving using lean principles, and the desire to create and build new processes.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Data analysis

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

Key job responsibilities

• Flexible to accommodate working across different time zones, since it’s a global team
• Develop efficient and accurate processes/metrics for monitoring inflow of spares to achieve on-time-delivery SLAs with vendors.
• Having advanced MS Excel, MS-office and basic SQL is a must requirement. Ability to manage huge data sets and able to massage the data, create VLOOKUP and Pivots.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, vendors to lead and drive end to end procurement and fulfillment of spares process
• Demonstrate analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases and perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed and quickly understand root cause, and identify scalable solutions
• Strong influencing skills and ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired
• Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary to deliver capacity to Data Centers
• Strong track record of creative problem solving using lean principles, and the desire to create and build new processes.

About The Team

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
• Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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 listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 139,100.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A3204586