Head of UAE Procurement Ops, GPO SPO (Site Procurement Operations), GPO SPO (Site Procurement Operations)

Are you ready to join a dynamic and fast-paced Global Procurement Organization (GPO) supporting Amazon Stores Operations By becoming part of the EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) Site Procurement Operations (SPO) Team you will lead the Egypt Procurement Operations teampart of the MEATR (Middle East Africa Turkiye) SPO teamand deliver strategic procurement projects for internal business partners at local national regional and global levels. You will also lead a team of Senior Buyers working in a cross-functional environment with Operations Procurement peers support departments and suppliers.

Key job responsibilities
About The Role And Responsibilities:
Supervise a team of 5-10 Procurement Operations professionals and Coordinators across multiple buildings ensuring network-wide standardization for all procurement processes and FC service activities
Manage complex supply chain and procurement aspects in support of Operations Lead within building and network projects
Coordinate demand identification procurement and inventory management of all non-merchandise items for Fulfillment Centers and Delivery Stations
Partner with Non-Inventory Receivers/Procurement Coordinators and FC Management to coordinate storage labor and flow through dock and yard areas
Supervise supplier relationships and performance to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance
Develop and utilize metrics to measure operational readiness
Oversee contract compliance for key spend categories and suppliers
Administer and organize national/regional contracts for supplies and services
Resolve payment issues with vendors and accounts payable
Partner with internal customers to positively influence spending decisions and help manage Fixed Costs
Run strategic sessions with key country and regional stakeholders
Execute and lead local and regional strategic improvement and procurement projects

- 5 years of employee and performance management experience
- 7 years of supply chain management (e.g. logistics inventory turn management forecasting operations) experience
- Bachelors degree or 2 years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- Experience with ERP and procurement tools including Oracle Coupa and Ariba
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management

- Experience in managerial capacity in a fulfillment center/distribution center environment of hourly and salaried employees
- Experience in supplier relationship management (e.g. SLAs management performance/scorecarding)
- CIPS qualification

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