Onsite Market Purchasing Leader – KC

Bunzl; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with generous company match

Paid time off

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Job summary

Bunzl Kansas City is seeking a Market Purchasing Manager to lead domestic purchasing for the MidCentral Market, supervising 10-11 direct reports and ensuring timely, accurate procurement and inventory management.

The role focuses on aligning inventory with demand, improving supply chain efficiency, and negotiating with vendors in a distribution environment. This onsite position is based in Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; significant experience may substitute for degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing, preferably in distribution.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of supply chain principles including replenishment, freight, and warehousing.
• Proficient with MS Office; Excel and reporting tools like Power BI.
• Strong preference for 2+ years Blue Yonder or other ERP platforms (AS400, SAP, Oracle).
• Managerial planning, execution, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 8-10 replenishment buyers and develop each procurement professional.
• Oversee, supervise, and execute domestic purchasing and inventory management.
• Develop inventory strategies with forecasted demand across multiple distribution centers.
• Monitor KPIs: volume, value, fill rate, turns and overstock.
• Identify and establish relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Collaborate with Sales, Sourcing, Customer Service, Operations, and Accounting.
• Develop and present regular reports on inventory performance and KPIs.
• Mentor and develop team members to foster high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in procurement processes.
• Lead initiatives to streamline procurement and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership on long-term strategies for growth.

Skills

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Purchasing experience

People leadership

Supply chain knowledge

Excel

Power BI

Blue Yonder

ERP systems

Project planning

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AS400

Blue Yonder

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Bunzl Kansas City is seeking a Market Purchasing Manager to lead domestic purchasing for the MidCentral Market, supervising 10-11 direct reports and ensuring timely, accurate procurement and inventory management.

The role focuses on aligning inventory with demand, improving supply chain efficiency, and negotiating with vendors in a distribution environment. This onsite position is based in Kansas City, MO.