Senior Buyer – Global Procurement Central Services

About the role

Amazon is looking for a Senior Buyer to join the Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS) team. The role supports a cluster of Fulfilment Centres (FCs) by ensuring a continuous supply of non‑inventory packaging goods and services at the best overall value.

Key responsibilities

• Lead process‑improvement initiatives and manage projects across the region.
• Perform weekly and monthly business reviews and support change‑management for new shipping‑supply materials.
• Plan and execute daily forecasts, manage material flow, and create purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers to secure timely deliveries and communicate schedules to FC receiving teams.
• Maintain compliance with Amazon’s Spending and Transaction Policy, manage truck deliveries, and act as escalation point for delivery issues.
• Develop relationships with internal FC managers, external suppliers, and other Amazon teams.
• Drive down invoice‑on‑hold requests, support other regional buyers, and provide training to new hires.
• Deliver procurement metrics, achieve cost‑saving targets, and ensure no stock‑out situations.
• Perform compliance checks on purchase requisitions, manage procurement catalogs, and handle vendor onboarding.

Required profile

• Fluent in spoken, written, and read English.
• Experience in finance, supply‑chain management, business, IT, or related procurement fields.
• Proven track record leading procurement or supply‑chain projects at a regional scale.
• Preferred: fluency in Italian, French, or German.

Required skills