Buyer - Distribution (Kansas City, MO)

Bunzl Kansas City 37 Kansas City, MO 64153 USA Pay or shift range: Not specified Description As a Buyer for Bunzl Distribution, you will be responsible for strategically restocking our Mid-Central regional warehouses. You will execute a queue of purchasing activity that may be oriented by category, market, region, vendor or customer. In this critical position, you will align, modify, and perform the procurement process from demand through final disposition and serve as the primary representative of Bunzl to suppliers. You will have the opportunity to work with both domestic and import vendors and will leverage our AS400 & Blue Yonder systems for inventory tracking. This is a Mon‑Fri, day shift role; sitting in our Kansas City, MO office. 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 on the KPI/metrics and objectives, ensuring that all actions are in sync with the 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 vendor relationships including service level and On Time and In Full (OTIF). Identification and capture of opportunities for one‑time PBIT improvements. Negotiate with all levels of supplier contacts including key challenges in price, availability, lead time, and freight. Open to learning, coachable, and willing to volunteer to test new approaches. Requirements High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. 2+ years of purchasing experience. International/Import buying experience preferred. Analytical skills with the ability to use Microsoft Excel to drive decisions and communicate key performance trends. Understand the basics of negotiations and can pursue a predefined result. Ability to respond to multiple needs and priorities through open, professional communication. Familiarity with ERP systems and/or basic ordering principles. Knowledge of AS400 or Blue Yonder. Experience in one of the following: demand planning, purchasing, freight, or warehousing. Experience with e‑mail such as Outlook and other Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint). Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days. Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time. 401(k) with generous company match. Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks. Bunzl Distribution offers a full range of benefits including a 401(k) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bunzlcareers