Vice President of Global Purchasing - Distribution
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Business Analyst, Operations Manager
Vice President of Global Purchasing - Distribution
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The Vice President of Global Purchasing is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the procurement of over $4 billion in goods purchased both domestically and internationally, supporting a distribution network of over 50 centers. This role ensures operational excellence in purchasing execution, demand planning, and supplier engagement, with a focus on enabling strategic sourcing decisions through strong cross‑functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead a direct team of 80 professionals focused on import purchasing and demand planning.
- Provide strategic oversight and indirect leadership to 130 buyers across domestic and international markets.
- Develop talent, foster collaboration, and drive performance across a geographically dispersed team.
- Operational Execution
- Ensure timely and cost‑effective purchasing execution aligned with demand forecasts and inventory strategies.
- Oversee import operations, compliance, and coordination with logistics and distribution teams.
- Monitor and manage purchasing KPIs including service levels, lead times, and inventory health.
- Supplier Engagement Support
- Collaborate with sourcing and supplier relationship teams to support supplier partnerships and performance.
- Participate in supplier meetings and occasional travel to supplier sites to reinforce alignment and execution.
- Ensure purchasing operations are aligned with supplier capabilities and strategic goals.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner with sourcing, supply chain, finance, and product teams to support business objectives.
- Contribute to planning and forecasting processes to ensure supply continuity and responsiveness.
- Support risk mitigation efforts through proactive communication and operational agility.
- 15+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement operations.
- Proven leadership in managing large‑scale purchasing teams and complex import operations.
- Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, demand planning, and purchasing systems.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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.
Location and Salary:
St Louis, MO $95,000.00‑$ 5 days ago
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