What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer I, Amazon Robotics Supply Chain position at Amazon?
Description
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.
Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation or one of our hub offices in Seattle, WA or Austin, TX. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronics systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.
The Global Robotics Delivery and Amazon Robotics Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to assist our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It’s an operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is driven by data and metrics. The Robotics Supply Chain team is seeking a Buyer I with a background in supply chain purchasing and a knowledge of materials management and planning systems. The successful candidate for this position will be self-managing, have a high sense of urgency and driven to achieve defined service levels and program goals.
The Buyer I role will assist the GA Procurement team in the supply and inventory management of electronic components, mechanical hardware and assemblies from our global partners in support of manufacturing, engineering projects, and deployments. The successful candidate will have bias for action and will be driven to meet all service level goals related to technical, quality, and delivery requirements. This role will work with multiple business functions in a team environment.
Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items.
Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, managing schedules in our ERP system, and successfully communicating these requirements to our suppliers.
Identifying supply chain material risks and providing transparent monitoring of material flow.
Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to the end users.
Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, delivery requirements.
Assisting supplier performance and metrics management, including providing inputs to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews.
Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs.
Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation.
Managing supplier returns including non-conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children can use. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Key job responsibilities
Supporting POs for our Mechantronics and Sustainable Packaging group
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children can use. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Basic Qualifications
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A2851258
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.
Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation or one of our hub offices in Seattle, WA or Austin, TX. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronics systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.
The Global Robotics Delivery and Amazon Robotics Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to assist our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It’s an operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is driven by data and metrics. The Robotics Supply Chain team is seeking a Buyer I with a background in supply chain purchasing and a knowledge of materials management and planning systems. The successful candidate for this position will be self-managing, have a high sense of urgency and driven to achieve defined service levels and program goals.
The Buyer I role will assist the GA Procurement team in the supply and inventory management of electronic components, mechanical hardware and assemblies from our global partners in support of manufacturing, engineering projects, and deployments. The successful candidate will have bias for action and will be driven to meet all service level goals related to technical, quality, and delivery requirements. This role will work with multiple business functions in a team environment.
Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items.
Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, managing schedules in our ERP system, and successfully communicating these requirements to our suppliers.
Identifying supply chain material risks and providing transparent monitoring of material flow.
Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to the end users.
Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, delivery requirements.
Assisting supplier performance and metrics management, including providing inputs to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews.
Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs.
Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation.
Managing supplier returns including non-conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children can use. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
Key job responsibilities
Supporting POs for our Mechantronics and Sustainable Packaging group
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children can use. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with ERP Systems, preferably Oracle EBS
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools.
- Effective business communication skills
- Experience with Data Analytics (SQL/Python)
- Master's degree
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $103,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A2851258
Salary : $48,300 - $103,400
