Amazon has announced a new site procurement manager position in Hebron, Kentucky, for its fulfillment center team. The role entails managing indirect procurement operations, including vendor relations, purchase orders, and inventory at the site level.
According to Amazon Jobs, the site procurement manager will be responsible for supplier management, KPI reporting, and identifying improvement opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders. Duties include providing procurement operations support for non-inventory items such as goods, services, labor, inventory management, and transaction processing. The role also involves ensuring safety compliance, tracking procurement metrics, and implementing best practices across the site and network.
Key tasks outlined by Amazon Jobs include leading a team of non-inventory associates, managing supplier relationships, and aligning with internal teams to meet budgetary targets. Responsibilities also cover managing supplier scorecards, addressing vendor payment issues, coordinating procurement for non-merchandise items, and supporting centralized procurement teams. The position requires work in a warehouse environment that includes frequent walking and adapting to varying temperatures.
Basic qualifications required are experience in supply chain operations and supplier relationship management along with proficiency in Excel or Tableau. Preferred qualifications include procurement experience, knowledge of financial management software, cost accounting expertise, and familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Amazon offers full-time employees benefits such as health coverage including dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company matching; life and disability insurance; restricted stock units; an Employee Assistance Program; paid time off; parental leave; adoption assistance; and the Career Choice program which covers 95% of tuition for hourly employees.
The company provides a range of services including online shopping and delivery of fresh produce. It operates various devices like Alexa and Fire TV while offering cloud solutions through Amazon Web Services (AWS). Additionally, Amazon's operations encompass logistics and customer service alongside entertainment offerings through platforms like Amazon Originals, Prime Video, and Audible.