Purchasing Assistant

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 our strong and continuously evolving Purchasing group, helping to continue to grow our business. The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for accurately and efficiently documenting all vendor purchase order confirmations. This individual will work closely with the Replenishment Analysts, Product Specialists, and Vendors to ensure all purchase orders match the vendor confirmations.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Process PO's for new orders and reorders once all approvals have been received
• Review inventory for reorders of printed/custom items
• Review confirmations against the PO for discrepancies
• Update PO in the system with confirmation information
• Request quotes from vendors and communicate salesman cost to sales reps in the Southeast region
• Manage item information and other inventory-related data

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• 1 year of buying and inventory/supply chain experience required
• Experience in inventory/supply chain or customer service-related preferred
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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