Purchasing Agent

We are currently seeking a Full time Purchasing Agent to join our team!

In this position the Purchasing Agent is responsible for placing and expediting POs, managing inventory at an acceptable level, maintaining information in the ERP system, and providing product information to the sales and customer service teams as required. This position works closely with all departments including operations and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Issue and expedite purchase orders
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies
• Resolve supplier shipping errors
• Maintain acceptable inventory levels
• Monitors fill rates and backorders.
• Maintain system data as it relates to products and purchase orders (PO due dates, order controls, pricing, etc.)
• Works with other branches / departments to ensure information is accessible to the sales team.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

New career… new opportunities! What are YOU waiting for?

Bunzl provides the food and retail packaging, cleaning supplies and equipment, safety products and industrial packaging that keeps over 45,000 businesses in Canada running optimally, every day.

Bunzl plc is a global leader with sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, owns and operates more than 100 warehouses with over 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus suppliers.

At Bunzl, we want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. We know that our employees are our number one asset. That’s why we recruit and retain people who are passionate about delivering the very best for our customers. We provide opportunities for our employees to progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and aptitude.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including an RRSP 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, perceived race, ancestry, place of origin, national origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, social circumstances, political belief and / or source of income; or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the applicable Human Rights Legislation.

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