Buyer
Arvato is hiring for a Buyer to join our growing team! In this role, you will assist with all procurement functions related to the purchasing of materials and supplies, while maintaining accurate and detailed records. Using your strong analytical abilities and problem solving skills, you will also be responsible for sourcing, initiating and negotiating material purchases & contracts, spot buys when appropriate, just in time inventory, while keeping excess inventory a minimum.
YOUR TASKS
- Place purchase orders, make sure supplier acknowledges purchase orders & delivery date, and implement regular checkpoints to ensure the purchase is still on track. Ensures that the supplier has implemented contingency plans to ensure that the purchase stays on track.
- Participate in monthly procurement meetings.
- Report variances to the Director of Procurement.
- Month end invoice reconciliation.
- Implement KPI’s to ensure vendors are meeting Arvato’s requirements such as on time delivery.
- Issuance of standardized RFP/RFQ’s to take advantage of Arvato’s overall spend.
- Contract negotiations in alignment with Legal.
- Collaborate with internal departments and regularly meet on needs and requirements.
- Report issues regarding vendor product quality, dependability, and service issues to Director of Procurement as quickly as possible.
- Following ISO processes.
YOUR PROFILE
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise with SAP or any large ERP.
- Expertise with Excel (including Pivot Tables), Word, Power Point, and Outlook etc.
- Able to collaborate professionally with all levels of employees, management, external and internal customers, and vendors.
- Organizational and planning skills, including ability to: prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set personal goals and enforce personal deadlines, while maintaining flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals.
- The ability to sit for extended periods of time within an office environment.
- Ability to work Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm.
- Ability to travel as needed.
WE OFFER
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
- 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
- Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee engagement activities.
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Associate -
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Job function
Supply Chain and Purchasing -
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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