Purchasing Coordinator

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you will fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers experiences in ways we can't even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Job Overview

Purchasing Coordinator Amazon Robotics is seeking an experienced Purchasing Associate to develop Supply Chain with activities that achieve streamlined supplier communications, on-time-delivery. The successful candidate for this position will be self-managing, have a high sense of urgency and driven to achieve a defined service level. This candidate will work collaboratively with multiple business functions in a team environment and will be responsible for the following: Essential Duties This position will work with multiple cross-functional teams and will be responsible for the supply chain activities outlined below:

Essential Duties:

· Evaluate and monitor supplier shipping schedules and expedite Purchase Orders (P. O.) as needed to achieve on-time-delivery.
· Validate supplier Advanced Shipment Notices (ASNs) are accurate and align with expected ship dates.
· Identify Supply Chain material risks, providing transparent monitoring of materials and escalating supply issues.
· Resolve P. O. receiving errors and assist with invoice reconciliation.
· Revise data entry points to measure supplier performance.
· Assist with purchasing materials, equipment and supplies from suppliers, including inventory, drop-shipped items and non-inventory items.
· Assist Buyer/Planners with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring and addressing supply issues and developing parts and projects.
· Support purchasing team with routine tasks, administrations, projects, improvement initiatives and automation plans.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelors' degree or relevant experience
· Purchasing/Procurement or experience in Supply Chain
· Experience working in a manufacturing environment sourcing, purchasing, or managing mechanical products.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong bias for action.
· Highly effective oral and written English communication skills.