Buyer - Distribution (Kansas City, MO)

Responsibilities

• Communicate with global manufacturers and suppliers regarding orders, inventory and delivery timelines
• Sustain supply through product selection, development, and sourcing
• Monitor pricing, terms and KPIs with manufacturers and suppliers
• Maintain inventory levels/inventory control among multiple warehouses and ensure maximum efficiency of warehouse space
• Operate as a strong team member with peers and other key internal stakeholders, including purchasing, operations, warehouse, finance and sales
• Deliver on KPI/metrics and objectives, ensuring that all actions are in sync with plan defined by local leadership

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of purchasing experience, including international/import buying experience preferred
• Analytical skills with the ability to use Microsoft Excel to drive decisions and communicate key performance trends
• Ability to respond to multiple needs and priorities through open, professional communication
• Familiarity with ERP systems and/or basic ordering principles
• Knowledge of AS400 or Blue Yonder
• Experience with demand planning, purchasing, freight, or warehousing
• Experience with e-mail such as Outlook and other Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint)

Benefits

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match

Qualifications

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®.

Skills

At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Pay

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Schedule

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities