Senior Project Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Analytics

Apply now!; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Pay

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Arvato is seeking a Senior Project Buyer in Louisville, Kentucky, to manage end-to-end procurement for materials and supplies. You will source, negotiate contracts, and support just-in-time inventory while coordinating with the purchasing lead and demand planning analyst.

Requirements include 5+ years in procurement, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong SAP/ERP and Excel skills. Travel and ISO process adherence are expected.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to engage with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders, confirm supplier acknowledgments and delivery dates.
• Participate in monthly procurement meetings and report variances.
• Perform month-end invoice reconciliation.
• Implement KPIs to ensure on-time delivery by vendors.
• Support contract negotiations with Legal.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration across levels

Organizational and planning skills

Ability to travel

Office environment adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Arvato is seeking a Senior Project Buyer in Louisville, Kentucky, to manage end-to-end procurement for materials and supplies. You will source, negotiate contracts, and support just-in-time inventory while coordinating with the purchasing lead and demand planning analyst.

Requirements include 5+ years in procurement, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong SAP/ERP and Excel skills. Travel and ISO process adherence are expected.