Purchasing Agent

Bunzl Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunzl Canada is seeking a Purchasing Agent to maintain vendor relationships and assist with inventory control to minimize obsolete materials. This role offers growth opportunities within Bunzl's multi-career framework and emphasizes valuing employees as a key asset.

The successful candidate will work with internal teams, analyze data to optimize inventory turns, and ensure inventory levels meet customer demands while supporting a collaborative branch environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years experience in purchasing or relevant business experience, preferably in a distribution environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current customer and vendor relationships.
• Assist with inventory control to reduce obsolete materials.
• Analyze data to optimize inventory turns and meet customer demands.
• Collaborate with internal departments within the branch.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor management

Inventory control

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Problem solving

AS400

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

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.

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