At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies for MHE and Robotics, ensuring efficient supply chain management.
- Company: Join Amazon Australia, a global leader in logistics and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and supplier development.
- Why this job: Make an impact on rapid delivery solutions and shape the future of logistics.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in procurement or project management with strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
Amazon Australia is seeking a senior specialist in procurement for Fulfillment Centers (FC) and Delivery Stations (DS). This position works with each functional leader to coordinate procurement goals with internal and external stakeholders and achieve manageable targets — all to realize Amazon's strength in rapid delivery speed.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and continuously improve procurement strategies for MHE, Storage, and Robotics.
- Manage end-to-end processes for Launch Projects/Tasks: budget creation, supplier selection, RFQ/RFP preparation, price negotiation, contracting, ordering, delivery schedule management, cost analysis, cost reduction, VA/VE activities, and acceptance inspection.
- Build a robust supplier management system in collaboration with GPO and other Global Teams; conduct supplier evaluations to promote supplier growth and establish a strong supply chain network aligned with Amazon's growth strategy.
- Partner with domestic and international suppliers to achieve appropriate-cost procurement, expand production capacity, improve flexibility, and manage risk.
- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers to achieve quality procurement within short timeframes.
- Maximise the scale advantages of global purchasing by leveraging best practices, ideas, and superior suppliers from each region.
- Execute supplier procurement strategies supporting company growth with continuous post-implementation improvement.
- Evaluate existing suppliers and develop new suppliers in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with team members to maximise team capability.
About you
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English.
- 10+ years of experience in procurement or project management (project procurement experience preferred).
- Track record of leading cost reduction initiatives for equipment.
- Experience leading internal/external projects.
- Ability to write documents for Top Management audiences.
- Track record in supplier development and improvement.
About us
Amazon has established itself as a globally recognized leading company by continuously providing millions of products to customers. The Procurement Department builds new solutions beyond conventional models in anticipation of future logistics industry changes and product variety increases. Working as one with suppliers and technical departments, it manages costs and delivery timelines. To stably support growth, it develops and executes effective supplier strategies, including regular on-site audits.
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