Buyer (Seattle, WA)

Bunzl Distribution NA • Sumner, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Buyer for Bunzl Distribution, you will be responsible for strategically
restocking our Pacific Northwest 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 system
for inventory tracking

This is a M-F, 8a-5p role in our Seattle, WA (Sumner) office. There will be some
flexibility to shift hours a little earlier or later and you will be able to
work from home 1-2 days per month if needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of purchasing experience preferred
• International/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 Yonder
• Experience 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).

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 with 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available to employees and eligible dependents starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment (unless otherwise specified by a collective bargaining agreement)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of $0.75 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of eligible pay, available after 30 days.
• Paid time off, including (Pro-rated based on hire date):
• 10 vacation days and 2 personal days annually (prorated in the first year based on hire date).
• 40 hours sick for exempt | 56 hours of sick for non-exempt per year, in accordance with Washington State law.
• 6 paid national holidays and 2 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED