Junior Buyer: SAP Pro, Inventory & Analytics

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a Jr Buyer to join our growing procurement team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In this role you will assist the Sr Buyer with purchasing, supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate records across sourcing activities.

You will manage purchase orders, participate in procurement meetings, support inventory control and month-end reconciliations, and help drive continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of procurement or similar experience.
• 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 is a must.

Responsibilities

• Purchase orders 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 base thinker.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Visio

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a Jr Buyer to join our growing procurement team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In this role you will assist the Sr Buyer with purchasing, supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate records across sourcing activities.

You will manage purchase orders, participate in procurement meetings, support inventory control and month-end reconciliations, and help drive continuous process improvements.