Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Bertelsmann; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Di

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bertelsmann's Arvato division is seeking a procurement professional to support materials sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management. You will participate in meetings, place orders, reconcile invoices, and ensure ISO-compliant processes while collaborating across internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in procurement, strong Excel/Office skills, and experience with SAP. Join a global organization offering comprehensive benefits and career development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with procurement experience preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in procurement.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook).
• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly procurement meetings.
• Report variances to the Purchasing Manager.
• Place purchase orders and reconcile month-end invoices.
• Issue RFPs/RFQs and manage reporting.
• Engage in contract negotiations and vendor management.
• Collaborate with internal departments and ensure ISO processes.

Skills

Excel

Word

Visio

PowerPoint

SAP

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bertelsmann's Arvato division is seeking a procurement professional to support materials sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management. You will participate in meetings, place orders, reconcile invoices, and ensure ISO-compliant processes while collaborating across internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in procurement, strong Excel/Office skills, and experience with SAP. Join a global organization offering comprehensive benefits and career development.