Buyer

Bunzl Canada•Edmonton, AB

10d

About The Position

As a Buyer, you will have a great opportunity to manage selective key suppliers nationally across all warehouses. This opportunity will enable you to build strong business relationships with suppliers and understand the most cost-effective ways to manage inventory across the network.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and Minimum 3-5 years’ supply chain and procurement experience in a high volume distribution environment
Ability to effectively manage inventory and service level
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with strong analytical and vendor negotiation skills
Basic knowledge of financial statements and trial balance information.
Ability to work in a Windows environment with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Certification from Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) is preferred
Previous experience working with SX Enterprise an asset

Responsibilities

Maintain product availability taking into consideration sales trend, forecast, lead time and cost efficiency: Issuing requests for quotations and purchase orders
Manage inventory control for multiple warehouses to include inventory review to reduce and eliminate any obsolete materials
Maintain frequent communications with suppliers to ensure project/quotation and deliveries are on schedule
Negotiate product availability on time to meet customer requirements, managing the process of returning goods to vendors
Meet key suppliers, conduct facility visits to have clear understanding of operational efficiencies
Work closely with sales, customer service, warehouse staff and clients
Support internal staff with expert knowledge and services, and resolves any customer complaints or problems