Purchasing Agent, Lead

The Purchasing Agent, Custom Print role at Imperial Brady is available on-site in Jersey City, NJ.

About the role

Join a strong and continuously evolving Purchasing group, helping to continue to grow our business. Imperial Brady is a great place to take that next step if you're eager for your next opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Handle new print item setup, obtaining quotes from vendors, art/proof approvals, new item setup, and initiating the first PO’s
• Primary contact for sales for all print changes, including Artwork refreshes, Source Vendor changes, or program changes
• Provide specs and obtain quotes from vendors, work with sales for art proofs approvals, samples, plate or new item charges, and writes the first inventory PO
• Ensure all new items usage is entered, items are opened for all servicing warehouses, exit maintenance for the old items is completed, and substitutes are entered on the old items
• Responsible for confirming lead times and initial order quantities are aligned with forecast
• Set up and order/track Non-stock Print special orders – their name usually is attached to these items as the buyer
• Set up all new print items for onboarding new customers and coordinating product transfer from prior distributors if needed

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
• 3 + years of buying and inventory/supply chain experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Custom Print experience is a big plus

Qualifications

• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships

Skills

• Product expert, interacting with the Sales team and suppliers to meet our customers' needs
• Work closely with suppliers on pricing, inventory availability, new items, and complementary/substitute items

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 per year
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally
• We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance

Pay

• Full-Time Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 per year

Schedule

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Benefits

• We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally
• We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance