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. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with suppliers on pricing, inventory availability, new items, and complementary/substitute items.
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
Pay
Up to $75,000 per year
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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