What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Arvato?
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.
- Proactively source new suppliers and recommend procurement strategies to ensure Arvato maintains a competitive advantage in the market.
- Continually look for opportunities to leverage part numbers and leverage volume to drive down cost.
- Participate in monthly procurement meetings.
- Report variances to the Director of Procurement.
- Month end invoice reconciliation. Monitoring invoices to ensure the amount matches the amount on the purchase order.
- 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.
- Firmly negotiate all commercial contract terms.
- Align with legal on all on all final contract terms and conditions and follow the Delegation of Authority.
- 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
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- At least 3 years of experience in Procurement.
- At least 1 year of experience with SAP or any large ERP.
- Expertise with Excel (including Pivot Tables), Word, Power Point, and Outlook etc.
- Ability to collaborate professionally with all levels of the organization, including 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
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
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.
