Sr. Procurement Agent, Prime Air Job at Seattle Staffing, Seattle, WA

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  • Seattle Staffing
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Procurement Agent

At Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity and inclusion of our teams within the organization. Our teams of hundreds of scientists, engineers, aerospace professionals, and futurists have been working hard to deliver to customers quickly, cost-effectively, and safely, in less than an hour. We are delivering to customers, and are excited for what's to come. Come work on the Amazon Prime Air Team!

Prime Air is seeking an experienced Procurement Agent who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. You will have a record of being able to perform large scale processes and deliver results. You should have the ability to work under pressure, overcome obstacles and perform in changing environment. Our Procurement Agent is responsible for managing complex procurement activities, strategic sourcing, and vendor relationships to ensure optimal value for the organization. This role requires advanced negotiation skills and deep understanding of supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end procurement processes including PO placement, sourcing, bidding, negotiation, and contract management

Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost savings and improve operational efficiency

Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics

Analyze market conditions and pricing trends to identify cost reduction opportunities

Lead complex contract negotiations and ensure compliance with company policies

Monitor and report on key procurement metrics and KPIs

Mentor junior procurement team members

Generate purchasing requisitions according to forecasted needs

Track and communicate delivery schedules with internal partners

Monitor and mitigate overall risk for new launches

Continuously work with the team to improve current processes

Collaborate with suppliers, to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance

Proactively communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders and recommend mitigations

Document and maintain records of procurement, order fulfillment, and transportation when applicable

Day-to-day order management, including transactional issue resolution and critical information gathering regarding schedules, invoices, tracking info, etc.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of program or project management experience

5+ years of supply chain experience

Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of driving process improvements experience

Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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 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 $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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

Seattle Staffing

Job Tags

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