Purchasing Agent, Lead

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. #imperialbradyjobs

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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

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. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000