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EU Third Party Logistics Procurement Specialist, External Fulfilment, EUJob ID: 10551585 | Amazon EU SarlDescriptionAre you ready to shape how Amazon partners with third-party logistics (3PL) providers across Europe? As a Procurement Specialist on the 3PL Category Procurement team, you will play a key role in sourcing the services and equipment that keep our fulfillment network running. You will drive sourcing initiatives from initial request through contract negotiation, build commercial relationships with suppliers, and use business intelligence and data analytics to turn operational data into actionable insights.In this role, you will support Senior Category Managers while managing your own sourcing projects across cross-functional teams. You will negotiate contracts, track supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities, all while collaborating with Operations, Finance, Data Engineering, and other partner teams to execute category strategies that deliver real results for the business.Key job responsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Commercial Management- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives (from RFI to contract award), partnering with cross-functional teams and driving category roadmap decisions with senior leadership- Manage commercial relationships with suppliers, with a focus on achieving optimal cost and performance- Negotiate costs, contracts, and key commercial terms, ensuring compliance with Amazon standards, policies, and regulations- Support supplier performance managementStrategy Deployment & Process Improvement- Coordinate with operational teams to deploy and manage the implementation of sourcing strategies- Drive innovation in tools and processes to streamline execution and improve sourcing efficiencyData Analytics & Reporting- Design, maintain, and improve dashboards and reporting tools (e.g. QuickSight, Excel models) to track procurement KPIs, supplier performance, and cost evolution- Translate operational and commercial data into actionable insights for tender evaluations, contract renewals, and strategic sourcing decisions- Partner with Data Engineering and Finance teams to ensure data integrity, automate recurring reports, and reduce manual data handling- Support the development of self-service analytics capabilities to enable the broader EF Procurement team to make data-driven decisions independentlyA day in the lifeYou will split your time between collaborative work and focused analysis. On a given day, you might join a sourcing review with Operations stakeholders in the morning, then spend the afternoon building a cost comparison model or preparing a supplier negotiation brief. You will regularly connect with Senior Category Managers for guidance on strategy, while independently managing your own sourcing projects and supplier relationships. Expect a proactive, roadmap-driven rhythm where you gather business needs, shape sourcing strategies, and coordinate with 3PL providers to deliver on time.About the teamOur team serves as a single point of contact for procurement support across Amazon's Customer Fulfillment network. We are part of the Global Procurement Organization and work closely with Network Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other partner teams to source the services and capacity our business needs.We are focused on finding ways to move faster and more efficiently, and we value collaboration, curiosity, and a willingness to improve how we work. If you are excited about procurement, data analytics, and making a tangible impact on how Amazon delivers for customers, this is a great team to join.Basic Qualifications- Experience in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business, IT or any other procurement related career- Speak, write, and read fluently in English- Knowledge of BI analytics, reporting or visualization tools like Tableau, AWS QuickSight, Cognos or other third-party tools- Experience in data analytics or automation- Experience working in large teams or at a national/multinational organization, or experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment- Master's degree or above in statistics, business analytics, data analytics, data science, computer science or related field- Artificial intelligence prompting- Experience with 3PL contracting and sourcingPreferred Qualifications- Speak, write, and read fluently in FrenchAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. 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