Purchasing Agent, Lead

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, food service, 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.

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Imperial Brady has a Purchasing Agent, Custom Print role available on-site in Jersey City, NJ! 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.

The Purchasing Agent focused on Custom Print 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.

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

Schedule:

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

You will:

* 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

You have:

* 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

* A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships