Buyer - Distribution (Kansas City, MO)

As a Buyer for Bunzl Distribution, you will be responsible for strategically restocking our Mid-Central 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 representative 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 trackingThis is a Mon- Fri, day shift role; sitting in our Kansas City, MO office.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 capture of opportunities for one-time PBIT improvements;* Negotiate will all levels of supplier contacts including key challenges in price, availability, lead time, and freight;* Open to learning, coachable, and willing to volunteer to test new approaches.Requirements:High School diploma or GED equivalent required.Bachelor's degree preferred.2+ years of purchasing experienceInternational/Import buying experience preferred.Analytical skills with the ability to use Microsoft Excel to drive decisions and communicate key performance trends.Understand the basics of negotiations and can pursue a predefined result.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 YonderExperience in one of the following: demand planning, purchasing, freight, or warehousing.Experience with e-mail such as Outlook and other Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint).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 daysPaid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time401K with generous company matchAdditional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.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. At Bunzl, you'll find Unlimited Potential... your career, our future.Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.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.