Tail Sourcing Buyer
We're looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join our procurement team supporting operations across North and Latin America. In this role, you'll manage day-to-day purchasing activities while learning the fundamentals of tail spend management and supplier negotiations.
As a Tail Sourcing Buyer, you'll handle high-volume purchasing requests from our operations teams across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. You'll work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure efficient processing of orders, competitive pricing, and compliance with procurement policies. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, has strong attention to detail, and wants to build a foundation in procurement opreations.
Key job responsibilities
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key Responsibilities:
• Execute and manage tail spend sourcing activities, focusing on low-value, high-volume transactions across NA-LATAM regions
• Drive competitive bidding processes and conduct market analysis for tail spend categories
• Provide timely support to stakeholders for spot-buy requirements while ensuring compliance with procurement policies
• Monitor and analyze spending patterns to identify consolidation opportunities and potential cost savings
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing, terms, and conditions
• Support the development and implementation of tail spend management strategies
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Contributing to the effective delivery of metrics by ensuring workstream KPIs and SLA's targets are met through:
- Meeting service level agreements (SLA) for standard sourcing activities
- Achieving assigned sourcing and savings targets
- Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting
• Ensure alignment and adherence to Amazon's Spending and Transaction Policy and internal Global Procurement processes
• Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and process optimization initiativesAmazon is a multi-national technology company and being proficient in English is a required qualification. CVs must be submitted in English as our recruitment team works in several jurisdictions.
- High School Diploma
- 2+ year(s) of experience in Operations or Supply Chain related roles.
- B2 English proficiency or higher.
- Experience in MS Office.
- University Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering.
- Work experience in Procurement
- Experience using ERP systems (e.g. SAP, ORACLE, Coupa) in large organizations.
- B1 Portuguese proficiency.
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
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
