Director of Procurement

Arvato Bertelsmann; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Arvato Bertelsmann in Kentucky seeks an experienced Director of Procurement to lead a team responsible for a $500M annual spend, reporting directly to the CFO. You will design and drive the company-wide procurement strategy for inventory, capital equipment, supplies, and services.

This role emphasizes process optimization, supplier performance, and cost reduction. You will mentor buyers, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure ERP-driven compliance across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or supply chain/Logistics.
• 7+ years of direct supply chain experience at a manager level or higher.
• ISO experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current procurement processes and team structure for efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with departments to provide resources for effective supply chain operations.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics for supply chain management.
• Establish policies to improve efficiency while ensuring quality and safety.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers and vendors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Vendor management

Leadership

Travel willingness

ERP proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or supply chain/Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Arvato offers you one of the most dynamic work environments you can imagine. We are growing, innovating and we solve the challenges of our clients around the world every day. How do we do it? With our global team of 17,000 colleagues at 87 locations in over 17 countries and our special spirit: We're on it! As a strategic growth partner for our clients, we use cloud-based e-commerce and IT platforms as well as state-of-the-art automation technology to realize complex, global supply chain solutions.

We're on it!

Job Description

Arvato is seeking an experienced Director of Procurement to oversee a team of procurement professionals responsible for $500m in annual purchases. Reporting directly to the CFO, the ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company-wide procurement function for inventory, capital equipment, supplies, and other requirements. They will plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the site and project buyers, ensuring maximum efficiency, quality, and safety throughout the supply chain.

• Analyze current processes and team structure to identify areas for improvement in supply chain efficiency and overall performance.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics for measuring, comparing, or evaluating factors affecting the supply chain.
• Establish policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety, and implement subsequent changes to processes.
• Negotiate prices for raw materials and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
• Own the relationship with robotics, material handling, and automation vendors
• Own the relationship with landlords and oversee the real estate portfolio
• Monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements, and identifying and qualifying new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and be willing to accept additional responsibilities and roles as needed by the company.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.
• High-level decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the 3PL and supply chain management business
• Ability to be flexible with time and priorities.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Experience in dealing with temp labor agencies
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or supply chain/Logistics.
• >7 years of direct supply chain experience with a demonstrated focus on driving cost reduction and supplier performance at a manager level or higher.
• ISO experience preferred.
• Must have a successful record of establishing a strong supplier base and proficiency in negotiating costs of goods and services.
• Must have demonstrated success in creating commodity strategies and a strong knowledge of master scheduling and planning.

Additional Information

• 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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