Senior Buyer (Steiner)

Senior Buyer

Steiner Industries, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Senior Buyer based out of Cerritos, CA. Steiner is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of welding and industrial protective products in the United States. This position will be a part of a larger Purchasing and Sourcing team and will report to the Director of Purchasing. The Senior Buyer will source new suppliers, negotiate pricing / terms, and assess supplier performance both internationally and domestically. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Demand Planning and Master Scheduling processes in order to generate purchase order requirements. This position will be on-site in Cerritos, CA.

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. We provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the purchase of products and supplies ensuring quality, delivery and specification levels are met
• Source new suppliers, negotiate pricing / terms, assess supplier performance, and request corrective action when required
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, forecasting, planning / scheduling, logistics and manufacturing principles
• Prepare competitive bidding documentation and evaluate supplier quotations to select sources of supply
• Develop new sources of supply both internationally and domestically to provide a diverse supply chain
• Manage the return, rework, or exchange of defective materials
• Identify and document supplier risk items and develop mitigation strategies and plans
• Lead major projects or cross-functional teams in regard to supply chain issues
• Take ownership for vendor relationships, creating value and ensuring strong performance to established expectations
• Work closely with other departments, such as Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Accounting, to maximize working capital and customer satisfaction
• Work with Sales and Marketing to create forecasts that align to customer demand
• Must be an expert in Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office products
• International / domestic travel will be required
• Knowledgeable in all areas of Ocean Freight Logistics and Costing

Requirements :

Steiner Industries salary range : $80K-$100K based on experience, education, and geographic location.

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 sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

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.