Buyer - Central Sourcing, GPCS APAC (Hyderabad)

As a member of the Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS) Sourcing team, you will execute procurement activities specializing in tail spend management across two key areas: reactively sourcing purchase requisitions submitted directly by business requesters, and proactively analyzing unmanaged spend to expand catalog coverage and reduce non-compliant purchasing. You will conduct competitive sourcing events through e-sourcing platforms, leveraging AI-powered automation tools to drive efficient processing, faster cycle times, and data-driven supplier selection. This role is part of the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and supports operations based in APAC (Asia-Pacific), NA (North America) and EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) customer requirements.

Key job responsibilities

• Execute reactive sourcing for purchase requisitions from business requesters — conducting competitive sourcing events, evaluating supplier quotes, and awarding to compliant suppliers across multiple categories and regions within GPO (Global Procurement Organization) scope.

• Leverage and actively adopt AI-powered procurement tools and automation technologies (e.g. automated RFQ (Request for Quotation) generation, intelligent vendor matching, autonomous quote reading) to process sourcing requests efficiently, reduce cycle times, and drive data-informed decision-making.

• Proactively analyze unmanaged spend data to identify catalog expansion opportunities and reduce non-compliant free text purchasing, using analytical platforms and AI-driven insights to prioritize high-impact opportunities.

• Ensure adherence to Amazon's Global Spending and Transaction Policy (GSTP) and comply with GPO procurement policies, procedures, and payment terms standards.

• Build effective working relationships with business requesters, Category Management teams, Site Procurement Operations (SPO), external suppliers, and cross-functional partners to understand requirements and deliver compliant sourcing solutions.

• Deliver against key performance metrics (KPIs) including savings opportunities, catalog coverage expansion, sourcing cycle time targets, and compliance rates.

• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives and technology adoption programs to optimize tail spend management through automation enablement and operational excellence.