Internship

Procurement Intern

Posted on 11/6/2024

Amazon

Amazon

10,001+ employees

Global e-commerce marketplace and cloud services

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods

No H1B Sponsorship

London, UK + 1 more

More locations: Swansea, UK

Candidates can be based in London or Swansea.

Category
Inventory Management
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • Currently in your penultimate or final year and working towards a university Business Management, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Accounting or similar discipline.
  • Eligible to complete a full-time internship of 3-6 months.
  • Highly proficient in both spoken and written English (Common European Framework of Reference C1).
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify process improvements and innovative solutions.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with others.
  • Demonstrated curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to take on challenges in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Ensuring that the FC always has the required goods/services on hand at the best available prices and terms
  • Pulling source information and updating forecast models to determine weekly/monthly order quantities
  • Managing materials inventory, ensuring proper stock levels with minimal operating capital
  • Minimizing on-site stock holdings for all materials
  • Engaging and facilitating procurement for multiple functions within Amazon: FC Operations, Facilities, Engineering, HR, Safety, Security, Transportation, and IT
  • Implementing change and/or developing new processes as required to provide ability to better procure goods and services for the FC

Amazon operates a large online marketplace where millions of products are sold across various categories, including electronics, books, and clothing. Customers can purchase items directly from Amazon or from third-party sellers who use the platform. The company also offers subscription services like Amazon Prime, which provides benefits such as free shipping and access to streaming content. Additionally, Amazon has a cloud computing division called Amazon Web Services (AWS), which offers businesses scalable computing and storage solutions. Another key aspect of Amazon's business is its affiliate marketing program, where content creators can earn commissions by promoting Amazon products. This combination of services and revenue streams helps Amazon maintain its leadership in the global e-commerce market.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$106M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1994

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-13%

2 year growth

0%
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