We are currently seeking a Full time Purchaser to join our team!
In this position the purchaser is responsible placing and expediting PO`s, managing inventory at an acceptable level and providing product information to the sales and customer service teams as required. This position works closely with all departments including distribution and accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Issuing and expediting purchase orders
- Resolving invoicing discrepancies and receiving errors
- Managing product master data, including SKU creation, description updates, substitutions, and discontinued items
- Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and colleagues
- Managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and following up on overdue shipments
- Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring adequate stock is available to meet customer demand
- Communicating backorders, delays, and supply issues to sales, operations, and customer service teams
- Managing slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB) through transfers, returns, and inventory reduction initiatives
- Monitoring fill rates and backorders
- Maintaining system data as it relates to products and purchase orders (PO due dates, order controls, pricing, etc)
- Working with other branches/departments to ensure information is accessible to the sales team
- Assisting with month end accounting process for purchasing/inventory related accounts
- Do inventory cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Previous purchasing experience in a distribution environment preferred
- Post -Secondary Education in related field
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Strong computer skills, previous ERP experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management skills required
Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca (https://bunzlcanada.ca/)) provides the food and retail packaging, cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, safety and industrial supplies which keep over 58,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. We bring our customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada is a certified Great Place to Work®. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and positive working environment for all employees so that they experience a strong sense of belonging, while developing individually and professionally. Bunzl Canada is an operating company of Bunzl (http://bunzl.com/) plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 27,000 employees in over 30 countries, our global presence spans the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the UK and Ireland. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!
Bunzl Canada has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is our established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
