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Bunzl plc · 1 day ago

Purchasing Manager (Cerritos, CA)

Cerritos, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. The Market Purchasing Manager will oversee domestic purchasing for Bunzl Distribution’s California Market, leading a team of replenishment buyers and managing inventory to align with customer demand and improve supply chain efficiency.

B2BHealth CareLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWholesale

Responsibilities

Supervise 8-10 replenishment buyers including recruiting, selection, training, performance management and detailed development plans for each procurement professional (Buyers). The Buyer team may be onsite at this location or another office locations across the region

Oversee, supervise, and execute domestic purchasing and overall management of inventory

Develop and implement inventory strategies with forecasted demand to optimize inventory levels across multiple distribution centers, minimizing excess stock and stockouts

Monitor Buyer productivity and KPIs; including volume, value, fill rate, turns, and overstock

Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with key suppliers and vendors

Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing in a timely manner

Work alongside internal staff (Sales, Sourcing, Customer Service, Operations, Accounting) to optimize purchasing efforts, new product launches, and changes in product life cycles to maximize customer satisfaction

Develop and present regular reports on inventory performance, inventory levels, and key performance metrics

Foster a high-performance team environment by mentoring and developing team members

Drive continuous improvement within the team; ensuring best practices are followed

Lead initiatives to streamline procurement processes, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance supplier relationships

Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement long-term strategies that support business growth and objectives

Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and relevant legal requirements

Be a model leader for communicating with impact, ensuring that all needs across sales, demand planning, replenishment purchasing, and operations are met on time and to expectation

Deliver the budgeted metrics and objectives of the department, ensuring that all strategic decisions are in sync with the division’s 3-year business plan. Metrics may include, but are not limited to:

Conformance 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

Serve as the functional expert and Subject Matter Leader for ERP tools (e.g. AS400, Blue Yonder)

Be a thought leader capable of transitioning routinely purchased items to conform to an A/B/C/D priority purchasing model and associated stocking parameters

As necessary, directly negotiate with vendors on any required item to reach a decision

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementVendor NegotiationsERP ToolsTeam LeadershipPurchasing ExperienceAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsTime Management

Required

High School Diploma required

5+ years' experience in purchasing, preferably in the distribution environment

Deep knowledge of various supply chain principles including replenishment purchasing, freight, and warehousing. Industry certificates and certifications further validate a candidate's existing knowledge basin. (e.g. ASCM or ISM certifying bodies)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with solid analytical skills using Microsoft Excel and reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI to drive decisions and communicate key performance trends

Must possess managerial level planning, execution, time management, and communication skills with ability to craft targeted messages

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Preferred

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Significant (10+ years) industry experience may be substituted for a degree particularly if it's within a manufacturing or distribution industry

Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred, with particular focus on the ability to develop a high-performing team

Strong preference for candidates with 2+ years Blue Yonder experience or experience with other leading ERP platforms (such as AS400, SAP or Oracle)

Benefits

Competitive salaries

A comfortable work environment

A full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match

Company

Bunzl plc

Glassdoor3.6

We provide a one-stop-shop, on-time and in-full specialist distribution service accross more than 30 countries, supplying a broad range of internationally sourced non-food products to a variety of market sectors.

Founded in 1854

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees