Buyer
BunzlAs a Buyer for Bunzl Distribution, you will be responsible for strategically restocking our Southwest regional warehouses. You will execute a queue of purchasing activity which may be oriented by category, market, region, vendor or customer. In this critical position, you will align, modify, and perform the procurement process from demand through final disposition and is often the primary represen
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tative of Bunzl to suppliers.
You will have the opportunity to work with both Domestic and Import vendors and will leverage our AS400 & Blue Yonder systems for inventory tracking
This is a Mon- Fri, day shift role; sitting onsite in our Phoenix, AZ (Tempe) office. There may be some flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per month if needed.
Responsibilities:
• Communicate with global manufacturers and suppliers regarding orders, inventory and delivery timelines;
• Support supply through product selection, development, and sourcing;
• Monitor pricing, terms and KPIs with manufacturers and suppliers;
• Monitor inventory levels/inventory control among multiple warehouses and ensure maximum efficiency of warehouse space;
• Be a strong team member with peers and other key internal stakeholders, including purchasing, operations, warehouse, finance and sales;
• Deliver the on the KPI/metrics and objectives, ensuring that all actions are in sync with plan defined by local leadership. Metrics may include, but are not limited to:
• Buyer productivity – volume, value, turns, and overstock.
• Adherence to category management guidelines or demand plans that ensure preferred vendor relationships and products are core to every buying decision.
• Inventory balance granular to ordering characteristics and aged profile.
• Maintain vender relationships including service level and On Time and In Full (OTIF).
• Identification and captur