Amazon · 3 months ago
Procurement/Buyer, Amazon Leo
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is focused on delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity through its low Earth orbit satellite network. The Procurement/Buyer role is primarily responsible for ensuring material availability to support production schedules, managing inventory, and coordinating with suppliers while promoting compliance with company policies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
The role has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support production and engineering schedules
Other responsibilities for the Buyer/Planner include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics ensuring compliance and supporting other business functions as required
Monitor status of open orders to ensure on-time delivery of all items ordered, including timely resolution, communication
Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule and/or inventory changes
Manage and resolve issues regarding Purchase Order (PO) to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned
Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources and alternative supply options
Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures
Understand and comply with all FAR, DFAR, ITAR flow down requirements
Understand and comply with all import/export requirements
Use procurement systems like Coupa, SAP & E2Open for order management and delivery metrics
Participate in Daily Deep Dive (DDD) meetings to report on procurement-related metrics
Qualification
Required
1+ years of experience in buyer/planner/material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer
1+ years of relevant experience in industry and/or academia
1+ years experience with procurement systems or financial applications
1+ years of experience in forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management or warehousing disciplines
1+ years of experience with metrics creation or data presentation
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Preferred
Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
Be comfortable with ambiguity and curious to learn new skills
Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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