Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Bunzlcareers; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunzl Canada Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to maintain vendor relationships and support inventory control to reduce obsolete materials. You will analyze data to optimize inventory turns and ensure sufficient stock to meet customer demand.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and multitasking abilities, with experience in procurement and familiarity with AS400 and MS Office. Join a team focused on growth and reliable customer service.

Qualifications

• 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

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Bunzl Canada Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Agent to maintain vendor relationships and support inventory control to reduce obsolete materials. You will analyze data to optimize inventory turns and ensure sufficient stock to meet customer demand.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and multitasking abilities, with experience in procurement and familiarity with AS400 and MS Office. Join a team focused on growth and reliable customer service.