Buyer - Distribution | West Bolyston, MA

Bunzl Career•West Boylston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Buyer for Bunzl Distribution, you will strategically restock New England regional warehouses and execute purchasing activity that may be organized by category, market, region, vendor, or customer. You will coordinate and carry out the procurement process from demand through final disposition and often serve as Bunzl’s primary representative to suppliers. The role involves working with domestic and import vendors and using AS400 and Blue Yonder systems for inventory tracking. This is a Monday–Friday day-shift position based in Bunzl’s West Boylston, Massachusetts office. The Buyer monitors inventory across multiple warehouses, communicates with global manufacturers and suppliers, supports product selection and sourcing, and tracks supplier pricing, terms, and performance. The role works closely with purchasing, operations, warehouse, finance, and sales stakeholders and delivers against objectives set by local leadership. Performance measures may include buyer productivity, inventory balance and age, adherence to category and demand plans, supplier service levels and on-time/in-full delivery, and opportunities for one-time PBIT improvements. The Buyer also negotiates with supplier contacts on matters such as price, availability, lead time, and freight, and is expected to be open to learning and testing new approaches. Bunzl is a global supplier serving industries including Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety. The company reports more than $10 billion in sales, over 100 warehouses, more than 10,000 team members, and over 400,000 supplies. Bunzl states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and describes itself as certified as a Great Place to Work®.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Analytical skills and ability to use Microsoft Excel to drive decisions and communicate key performance trends.
Understanding of negotiation basics and ability to 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.
Experience in at least one of demand planning, purchasing, freight, or warehousing.
Experience using email such as Outlook and other Microsoft Office products, including Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two or more years of purchasing experience preferred.
International/import buying experience preferred.
Knowledge of AS400 or Blue Yonder.

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory levels and inventory control across multiple warehouses, ensuring efficient use of warehouse space.
Communicate with global manufacturers and suppliers about orders, inventory, and delivery timelines.
Support supply through product selection, development, and sourcing.
Monitor pricing, terms, and KPIs with manufacturers and suppliers.
Collaborate with peers and internal stakeholders, including purchasing, operations, warehouse, finance, and sales.
Deliver against KPIs, metrics, and objectives in line with plans defined by local leadership.
Adhere to category management guidelines and demand plans, including preferred-vendor and core-product priorities.
Maintain inventory balance according to ordering characteristics and aged inventory profiles.
Maintain vendor relationships, including service levels and on-time/in-full performance.
Identify and capture opportunities for one-time PBIT improvements.
Negotiate with supplier contacts on price, availability, lead time, and freight.
Remain open to learning, coaching, and volunteering to test new approaches.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the first day of the month after 30 days.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, holidays, and personal time.
401(k) with generous company match.

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