Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Bunzl Safety - Cambridge
Cambridge, ON , CAN

As a Buyer you will have a great opportunity to manage selective key suppliers nationally across all warehouses. This opportunity will enable you to build strong business relationships with suppliers and understand the most cost effective ways to manage inventory across the network.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain product availability taking into consideration sales trend, forecast, lead time and cost efficiency:
  Issuing requests for quotations and purchase orders
• Manage inventory control for multiple warehouses to include inventory review to reduce and eliminate any obsolete materials
• Maintain frequent communications with suppliers to ensure project/quotation and deliveries are on schedule
• Negotiate product availability on time to meet customer requirements, managing the process of returning goods to vendors
• Meet key suppliers, conduct facility visits to have clear understanding of operational efficiencies
• Work closely with sales, customer service, warehouse staff and clients
• Support internal staff with expert knowledge and services, and resolves any customer complaints or problems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and Minimum 3-5 years’ supply chain and procurement experience in a high volume distribution environment
• Certification from Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) is preferred
• Ability to effectively manage inventory and service level
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with strong analytical and vendor negotiation skills
• Basic knowledge of financial statements and trial balance information.
• Ability to work in a Windows environment with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Previous experience working with SX Enterprise an asset