Purchasing Agent

Bunzl Canada; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunzl Canada in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to maintain vendor relationships and support inventory control to reduce obsolete materials. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure reliable supply and accurate data.

The role emphasizes data analysis, negotiation, and accurate record-keeping, with opportunities to grow within a global packaging and safety product company.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years experience in purchasing or relevant business experience is required; preferably in a distribution environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to multi-task and must be detail oriented.
• Must be a problem solver and demonstrate good negotiation skills; AS400 experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current customer and vendor relationships.
• Assist with inventory control to include inventory review to reduce and eliminate any obsolete materials.
• Analyze data to optimize inventory turns and maintain sufficient inventory to meet customer demands.
• Work efficiently with other internal departments in the branch.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

AS400

Job description

The Purchasing Agent will work to maintain vendor relationships. This person will assist with inventory control to reduce and eliminate any obsolete materials.

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future.

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current customer and vendor relationships
• Assist with inventory control to include inventory review to reduce and eliminate any obsolete materials
• Analyze data to optimize inventory turns and maintain sufficient inventory to meet customer demands
• Work efficiently with other internal departments in the branch
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years experience in purchasing or relevant business experience is required; preferably in a distribution environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must be able to multi-task and must be detail oriented
• Must be a problem solver and demonstrate good negotiation skills
• AS400 experience is highly preferred

Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the food and retail packaging, cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, safety and industrial supplies which keep over 58,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. We bring our customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada is a certified Great Place to Work®. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and positive working environment for all employees so that they experience a strong sense of belonging, while developing individually and professionally. Bunzl Canada is an operating company of Bunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 27,000 employees in over 30 countries, our global presence spans the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the UK and Ireland. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

Bunzl Canada has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is our established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.