Supply Chain Specialist, GPCS, GPCS

Amazon

Tempe, AZ

Description
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.
Business Area: Operations – Procurement
We make sure Amazon gets value for money every time it buys non-inventory goods and services for its Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and corporate business. It’s a fast-paced operation that supports growth and change, works with every department and is driven by Key Performance Indicators – and there’s plenty of healthy competition. We work individually and as part of teams, meeting regularly to cement our relationships and approach.
The Global Procurement Central Services AMER (GPCS AMER), reporting into the Global Procurement Organization (GPO), ensures that Amazon gets value for money for non-inventory goods to provide the Fulfillment Centers with the necessary shipping supplies they need to operate smoothly. The team has two divisions: North America (NA) and Costa Rica (CR). As a supply chain specialist, you will provide functional support to a group of Fulfillment Centers (FCs) for all aspects of procurement. The number of FCs within a group will depend on FC size and other relevant parameters. This includes securing the constant flow of packaging goods and services, supplied at the best overall value to the business on a day to day basis, Blanket Purchase Order management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) bridging ownership, Accounts Payable invoice hold resolution, site launch support, and escalation management. SPOC currently provides these services for ~1200 sites across 14 countries.
SPOC NA is a 24/7 team (shifts both days and nights) supporting Operations & the Field Procurement team and follows Amazon Corporate guidance for working in our office in Tempe, Arizona. Based on business need, our Specialists are slotted into different shifts. You may be required to work Days, Nights or Weekends. You must be open to any shift.
Key job responsibilities
In partnership with the Supply Chain Leadership, provide support for the fulfillment centers, including: forecasting of non-inventory products, inventory management, non-inventory flow and space models, cycle counts, procurement transaction and expediting support
Develop deep knowledge of non-inventory items and align with like buildings to drive best practices
Ensure best practices are being shared and implemented
Work in partnership both internally and with suppliers to develop innovative solutions to provide Supply Chain support to the Operations network
Coordinate the demand identification, procurement, and inventory management of all non-merchandise items required for building operation. This includes corrugate, packing materials, labor and janitorial services, etc.
Partner with Accounts Payable, Suppliers and various internal teams to ensure timely resolution of vendor payment issues
Basic Qualifications
High school or equivalent diploma or equivalent professional or military experience
1+ year working in data analysis and formula creation in Microsoft Excel
1+ year working with Microsoft Outlook management and rule creation
Key performance indicator (KPI) reporting experience in operations
Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts/areas, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays on-site in Tempe, Arizona
Preferred Qualifications
Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, IT, or related field
Strong experience in the following Procurement domains: Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, and/or Shipping Supplies
Experience in supplier/ vendor relationship management
Understanding of ERP and/or MRP systems (such as Oracle, SAP, Coupa, etc)
1+ year of inventory planning/forecasting experience
Experience as a Non-Inventory Receiver or Stores Coordinator
Any additional sourcing and/or purchasing competencies would be advantageous
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 $35,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $66,800/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A2342331

Posted 2025-09-05

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