Buyer (Lithia Springs, GA)

Buyer

As a Buyer at Bunzl Distribution, you will play a key role in strategically replenishing inventory across our Southeast regional warehouses. In this dynamic position, you'll manage a queue of purchasing activities that may be organized by category, market, region, vendor, or customer. You will oversee the full procurement lifecyclefrom identifying demand to final dispositionwhile serving as a primary liaison between Bunzl and our suppliers. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with both domestic and international vendors, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment. This is a M-F, 8am-5pm role, working in our Lithia Springs, GA office. There may be some flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per month if needed.

Responsibilities :

• Communicate with global manufacturers and suppliers regarding orders, inventory and delivery timelines.
• Support supply through product selection, development, and sourcing.
• Monitor pricing, terms and KPIs with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels / inventory control among multiple warehouses and ensure maximum efficiency of warehouse space.
• Be a strong team member with peers and other key internal stakeholders, including purchasing, operations, warehouse, finance and sales.
• Deliver the on the KPI / metrics and objectives, ensuring that all actions are in sync with plan defined by local leadership.
• Metrics may include, but are not limited to :
• Buyer productivity volume, value, turns, and overstock.
• Adherence to category management guidelines or demand plans that ensure preferred vendor relationships and products are core to every buying decision.
• Inventory balance granular to ordering characteristics and aged profile.
• Maintain vender relationships including service level and On Time and In Full (OTIF).
• Identification and capture of opportunities for one-time PBIT improvements.
• Direct and routinely negotiate will all levels of supplier contacts including key challenges in price, availability, lead time, and freight.

Requirements :

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 This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.