Experience in procurement- Bachelor's degree, or 1+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management- Proven working experience in Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience- Proficiency on English Language (Written and spoken)Are you interested in joining the Technology, Sourcing and Procurement space inside Amazon's eCommerce Foundation? Then this job aligns perfect as our team is responsible for all aspects related to Software negotiation, acquisition and long-term strategy on that space.As a Tech Procurement SME II (Subject Matter Expert) is expected for you to partner with Global teams to define SW needs, specifications and forecasted and ad-hoc demand. You will create and place purchase orders with the appropriate vendors and track them, following up on order distribution, completion and logging the information in their records while handling a moderate number of buying situations at the same time. Engage with our trusted vendors and suppliers on various levels. We hold governance programs with them and have mechanisms in place how to stay on top of the supply chain updates. We want you to assist the customers as a first technical point of contact in software inquiries providing complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.To be successful in this role you must be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; exhibit an intense curiosity and learning drive; succeed in a fast-paced environment; engage and influence key stakeholders; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement.Key job responsibilities- The Tech Procurement SME II will create and release purchase orders with the appropriate vendors and track them, signing off when the Software titles are delivered and logging the information in their records.- Engage in a number of negotiations with vendors and suppliers. He or she will work with other companies to find the lowest possible prices.- Capable and effective on complex deals that may involve creative contract terms to achieve the desired results.- Expected to manage multiple complex deals at one time.- Performs analysis of monthly spending of a determined number of cost centers to identify areas for improvement.- Identifies ways to reduce spending via some degree of controllership.- Works with the senior management of cost centers to gain understanding and implementation of the Amazon Spending and Transaction Policy.A day in the lifeKey job responsibilities- The Tech Procurement SME II will create and release purchase orders with the appropriate vendors and track them, signing off when the Software titles are delivered and logging the information in their records.- Engage in a number of negotiations with vendors and suppliers. He or she will work with other companies to find the lowest possible prices.- Capable and effective on complex deals that may involve creative contract terms to achieve the desired results.- Expected to manage multiple complex deals at one time.- Identifies ways to reduce spending via some degree of controllership.- Works with the senior management of cost centers to gain understanding and implementation of the Amazon Spending and Transaction Policy.About the team**Work/Life Balance**: We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.**Mentorship & Career Growth**: We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.San Jose, CRI- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma- 1+ years of supply chain experience
