Director of Purchasing- East Region

The Regional Purchasing Director will oversee the strategic operation of procurement replenishment which will be oriented by category, market, region, or customer. This leader of 4-5 managers (~50 employees in total) is a critical, action-oriented leader to achieve short-term and long-term results.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a leader and Subject Matter Expert in the Procurement function and a member of Bunzl’s ONE TEAM.
• Serve as a leader and strategic partner inside the region and associated markets, representing key communications and deliverables as identified by the Region Vice President.
• Treat all customer issues (internal and external) with Bunzl’s core values of responsive, reliable, transparent and with humility.
• 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.
• Drive brand and product rollouts, conversions, and eliminations in close conjunction with Product Management and Demand Planning.
• Supervise 4-5 managers including recruiting, selection, performance management and detailed development plans for each procurement professional inside their organization (~50 total). The managers and buyers are traditionally a mix of onsite and remote resources.
• 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:
• Buyer productivity – volume, value, turns, and overstock
• 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
• Be a thought leader for supply chain processes across functional groups and the company to improve performance.
• As necessary, directly negotiate with vendors on any required item to reach a decision.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, master’s degree preferred. Significant (>20 years) industry experience may be substituted for a degree if within a manufacturing or distribution industry.
• Previous supervisory experience leading leaders strongly preferred, with particular focus on the ability to develop a high performing team at multiple levels. People leadership experience is required.
• Deep knowledge of various supply chain principles including forecasting, demand planning, replenishment purchasing, freight, and warehousing. Industry certificates and certifications further validate a candidate’s existing knowledge basin. (e.g. ASCM or ISM certifying bodies)
• Strong analytical skills using Microsoft Excel and reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI to drive decisions and communicate key performance trends.
• Must possess executive level strategic planning, execution, time management, and communication skills with ability to craft targeted messages
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

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.

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