Purchasing Agent

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus.

About the role

Join a strong and continuously evolving Purchasing group, helping to continue to grow our business. The Purchasing Agent will be a product expert, interacting with the Sales team and suppliers to meet our customers' needs. This role is on-site in Lubbock, TX.

Responsibilities

• Manage the creation and maintenance of all items for assigned vendor lines
• Maintain a clear line of communication with our suppliers and Sales team
• Negotiate and resolve supplier performance issues impacting costs and customer service
• Partner with Sales to gain insight into customer needs
• Utilize existing tools and systems to analyze and take action on current inventory positions and trends
• Achieve in-stock service level targets, response times, and inventory need dates
• Continue improvement of KPIs for out-of-stock items and inventory turns

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
• 2 - 3 years of buying and inventory/supply chain experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) program with company match
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off package
• Educational reimbursement
• Paid family leave
• Adoption assistance