Jr. Buyer

Job Description Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is hiring for a Jr Buyer to join our growing team! In this role, you will assist the Sr Buyer in 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, spot buys when appropriate, just‑in‑time inventory, while keeping excess inventory a minimum. Purchase order placement with select suppliers Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data Participate in weekly/monthly procurement meetings Inventory management Month‑end invoice reconciliation Reporting Partner with internal departments on needs and requirements Report issues regarding vendor product quality, dependability, and service issues Continual process improvements and solution‑based thinker Qualifications At least 1 year of experience in procurement or a similar role Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working with Excel, Word, Visio, Power Point, and Outlook SAP experience a must! 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 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 Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data: Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG. The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here. You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address. Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here. Recruiting-Platform powered by SmartRecruiters. #J-18808-Ljbffr