Purchase-to-Pay Specialist, Amazon Maintenance Operations Center

DescriptionAmazon is seeking a Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) Specialist to serve as the primary contact for Reliability Maintenance and Engineering (RME) teams across European locations. Based at Amazons Maintenance Operations Center (AMOC) in Barcelona (Spain), this role combines technical P2P expertise with collaborative skills to oversee the complete P2P lifecycle. The position encompasses evaluating and processing procurement requests, facilitating vendor transactions and supervising order fulfillment. The specialist will oversee accounts payable activities, including invoice verification, payment processing, and reconciliation of financial discrepancies, while ensuring comprehensive record-keeping for compliance purposes. This role also contributes to periodic financial closures and spearheads continuous improvement initiatives in process automation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in procurement, accounts payable, or supply chain management, with the ability to effectively collaborate with RME teams across different European locations while ensuring efficient and compliant P2P operations.Key job responsibilities Process and validate purchase requisitions from RME teams Track order status and ensure timely delivery Review, validate and process incoming invoices against purchase orders in accordance with company policies Liaise with Finance team on budget and payment matters Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues Ensure timely payment to vendors Maintain proper documentation for audit purposes Support month-end closing activities Implement best practices in P2P workflows Identify opportunities for process improvement and support automation initiativesAbout The TeamAmazon Reliability Maintenance Engineering team maintain and optimize all technologies in the Global Amazon Warehouse & Delivery Network ranging from large, modern, purpose-built warehouses utilizing robotics and high-volume conveyance all the way through the value chain to small, high speed, delivery stations placed as close to our customers as possible.Basic Qualifications Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (macros, pivots, lookups) at an advanced level Proficient in English (written and verbal) Basic understanding of accounting principles. Experience with financial data entry and reconciliation. Experience in an IT/Operations/Call/Command Center work environment.Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, ORACLE, Coupa) in large organizations Experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering Bachelors degree in a technical field Knowledge of EU procurement regulations and VAT requirements Knowledge of P2P automation solutionsOur 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Company - ADCI HYD 16 SEZ - H83Job ID: A10396400

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...