Buyer, EGY , Procurement

• Bsc degree * Experience in direct and/or indirect material and services purchases. * Negotiation skills. * Solid computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office package. * Fluency in Arabic and English is required. * Proficient in ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, in a large organization.
  Job summary
  At Amazon, we are going through an exciting period of growth. That's precisely
  why we're seeking a Buyer to join our Operational Procurement team. Every day
  we work across different enthusiastic teams to exceed our customer
  expectations, fulfilling thousands of orders with the desired velocity and the
  highest quality.

In this role you will provide holistic, functional support to your Procurement
Manager-your line manager-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,
* Achieving annual cost saving targets for Amazon Egypt,
* Ensuring that no Fulfillment Center/Station materials run out of stock, as well as preventing service supply issues..

Function-specific responsibilities:
* Assist with the daily forecast and effective material management of all non-inventory packaging supplies,
* Drive effective delivery of the procurement metrics, by leading &/or supporting projects and initiatives;
* Perform root cause analysis when an issue is discovered. Seek the possible causes, as well as the necessary corrective actions,
* Support the use of Kaizen methodologies throughout your Fulfillment Center, as well as other methods of continuous improvement.

Key job responsibilities
* Work in full compliance with the company Spending and Transaction policy, educating and driving the expected and correct behaviors of business stakeholders,
* Liaise with suppliers to negotiate and secure value for money on a full range of non-inventory goods and services
* Conduct e-sourcing events, and lead negotiations with suppliers.
* Build effective stakeholder relationships, ensuring a high service level in terms of quotations, quality compliance and lead times.
* Maintaining supplier relationship, working on supplier assessments & development.
* Identify savings opportunities and partner with Business Owners to deliver savings through tenders, negotiations and contract renewals.
* Assist a variety of internal stakeholders with procure to pay tasks for a variety of internal stakeholders.
* Implementation and maintenance of Amazon internal e-catalogues.
* Train internal stakeholders on internal Procurement tools and processes.
* Utilize multiple applications and systems to deliver accurate metrics.
* Work Order and Master Supply Agreement creation and execution.
* Perform market research for the categories purchased to enrich the suppliers base of our current and future sourcing requirements.

. Previous contract negotiations and drafting is a plus.
. Previous experience in vendor management & Esourcing is preferred.
* Completion of a formal business qualification in administration, procurement or similar areas.
* CIPS qualifications (or working towards)