Supply Chain Specialist, GPCS, GPCS

Company: Amazon
Location: Tempe
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job 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. GPCS AMER currently provides these services for ~1200 sites across 14 countries. GPCS AMER 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 - High school or equivalent - Experience with MS Office, in particular MS Excel - 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 - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field - Experience in procurement and purchasing, including supplier relationship management - Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management - Knowledge of ERP and procurement tools, including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba - 1 years of Purchasing, Inventory Management & Supply Chain experience - Experience as a Non-Inventory Receiver or Stores Coordinator - Procurement experience in following domains: Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, and/or Shipping Supplies 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 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. The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits . USA, AZ, Tempe - 19.00 - 29.00 USD hourly

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