Sourcing Specialist

TSN, a Bunzl company, has an immediate opening for a dynamic individual to join our Convenience Store team. As a leading provider of operating supplies and retail goods to convenience store wholesalers and retailers, we offer thousands of products to this market, including foodservice disposables, retail carry-out bags, and sanitation and cleaning supplies. The ideal candidate will have success in developing and managing strategic relationships with domestic and import manufacturers and supplies to maximize product profitability, availability, and customer satisfaction throughout it's lifecycle. This position is also responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships and defining the appropriate brand strategy for supply categories. This individual will work alongside of the merchandising manager and sales in the coordination of quotes, item setup, and contract information.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a new C-Store strategy for new product solutions to help customers achieve both supply, foodservice disposables, and sustainability goals.

• Source, quote, and setup replacement items.

• Scan the industry horizon for new product/service innovations, which have strong C-Store potential.

• Emphasis on driving imports and own brands.

• Collaborate with suppliers and validate product environmental credentials (ex: reusable, recyclable, or compostable)

• Leverage market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs and competitive pricing.

• Contribute to the profitability of the company by increasing margins with supply and foodservice line reviews, the sustainable product assortment, volume, and speed of inventory turnover.

• Work to develop "Best Value" product opportunities that include best performance, customer acceptance, and continuous improvement.

• Promote, share, and coordinate sustainable initiatives, success stories and best practices such as sustainable business concepts and products throughout Bunzl North America.

• Develop, manage, and maintain supplier relationships to include supplier qualification SOP, supplier quality evaluation, and supplier food safety SOP.

• Manage multiple projects and initiatives within assigned categories with the ability to meet defined timelines and provide proactive status communication to business partners.

• Support sales staff with special product requirements and costing. Work to improve go-to-market strategy and speed of new product implementation.

• Support sales staff by problem solving and recommending new and different packaging products as they become available.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 4+ years' experience in sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain experience required, preferably in a C-Store distribution environment.

• Proven expertise in negotiating and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Knowledge of the distribution environment, food service, janitorial and processor packaging, inventory management systems, and supplier selection and qualification processes.

• Product knowledge across multiple industries a definite plus.

• Must be process-driven and analytical with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Excellent people skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to translate customer requirements into results.

• Ability to create excellent relationships and quickly gain credibility with internal and external stakeholders.

• Process strong planning, organizational and time management skills, as well as strong analytical problem-solving skills.

• Highly organized and able to adapt to quickly changing priorities.

• Proficient in MS Office Products (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

What's In It For You?

The perks of being a Bunzl team member don't stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days

• Minimum 30 hours per week

• Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time

• 401K with generous company match

• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.

Salary: $70 - $90K per year based on experience, education and geographic location.

Annual Bonus Program

Hybrid Work Schedule

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 $12 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 190 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 8,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl accepts ongoing applications.

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.