Buyer

Bunzl Distribution NA; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Job summary

Bunzl Distribution NA in Missouri is seeking a Buyer to assist the Purchasing Manager with coordinating inbound purchase orders, vendor relationships, and cost-effective transportation.

This role requires strong communication, Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and the ability to analyze data to improve inventory turnover, with a focus on accuracy and cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in purchasing or relevant roles, preferably in distribution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Experience with AS400 system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate on inventory control strategies, including reviewing and eliminating obsolete materials.
• Utilize data analysis to optimize inventory turnover and meet customer demands effectively.
• Collaborate efficiently with internal departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Negotiation

Problem solving

Excel

Word

Outlook

AS400

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS400

Job description

The Buyer will assist the Purchasing Manager with the coordination of inbound purchase orders from vendors. This position is responsible for all products and vendors assigned to them, as well as the coordination of the transportation of said items in a cost effective and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships
• Collaborate on inventory control strategies, including reviewing and eliminating obsolete materials
• Utilize data analysis to optimize inventory turnover and meet customer demands effectively
• Collaborate efficiently with internal departments to ensure seamless operations
• Undertake additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in purchasing or relevant business roles, preferably in a distribution environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Exceptional multitasking abilities and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Experience with AS400 system preferred

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don't stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work. At Bunzl, you'll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities