Buyer

Job description

DESCRIPTION

We are Amazon; we pioneer. We are also going through an exciting period of growth.

With the opening of our new Fulfilment Center in Frankenthal, we are getting the opportunity to hire a junior buyer.

Fulfilment Centers are fascinating buildings: they are where we manage our fast-moving inventory, fulfill hundreds of thousands of orders each day, and exceed customer expectations.

As a buyer, you will support the Procurement Manager– your line manager (based in another Fulfilment Center in Germany) –with all aspects of Procurement.

This includes securing a constant flow of packaging and non-inventory goods and services; we'll need you to ensure everything is supplied at the best possible value to the business, on a daily basis.

Your high-level mission and key performance indicators:

· Functioning as part of a close-knit team, you'll assist with driving cost reduction and improved overall services, for greater efficiencies and economies of scale,
· Assertively advocate the value of smart procurement, to create alignment with and buy-in from your internal stakeholders,
· Assist with the analysis of spending patterns, to help you identify a range of savings opportunities,
· Delivery of Fulfillment Center Procurement and packaging metrics, in-line with set targets,
· Achieving annual cost saving targets for your Fulfillment Center,
· Ensuring that no Fulfillment Center materials run out of stock, as well as preventing service supply issues.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· You are a great communicator, both verbally and in writing: you are always clear and precise when interacting with others,
· You like to delight your customers
· You are OK taking calculating risks to solve problems
· You have a hands-on attitude
· You are good at earning trust of people
· You like to identify areas for improvement and to solve complex problems in a simple way (when this is possible)
· You are very curious and like to expose yourselves to challenges that are new to you