Buyer & Raw Materials Inventory Manager

Bertelsmann-Jobs • Valencia, CA

1d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Arvato offers a dynamic work environment where we are growing, innovating, and solving client challenges globally. As a strategic growth partner, we utilize cloud-based e-commerce and IT platforms, along with state-of-the-art automation technology, to deliver complex, global supply chain solutions. This role is crucial in managing procurement processes and vendor relationships to support these solutions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3-4 years experience in procurement preferred but not required
• Strong organizational interpersonal skills
• Experience working with Excel, Word, Visio, Power Point, SAP and Outlook
• Min - High School Diploma (ideal BS Degree)
• 4 -6 years experience in procurement
• Established record of accomplishments
• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and oral/written communication skills
• Must be efficient, highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
• Excellent personal computer skills required, especially SAP (ideal), MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Able to interact with all levels of employees, management, external and internal customers
• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
• Computer literacy

Nice To Haves

• BS Degree
• SAP (ideal)

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly procurement meetings
• Report variances to the Purchasing Manager
• Place purchase orders
• Month end invoice reconciliation
• Assist in managing vendor relationships
• Issuance of RFP/RFQ’s
• Reporting
• Contract Negotiations
• Partner with internal departments on needs and requirements
• Report issues regarding vendor product quality, dependability, and service issues
• Following ISO processes
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED