Junior Purchasing Agent

Imperial Dade•Loma Linda, CA

30d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging and facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, grocers, healthcare facilities and restaurants. The Junior Purchasing Agent will support inventory buying activities across multiple warehouses for Dry Goods, working on-site at our Loma Linda, CA office. This entry-level role focuses on purchase order management, inventory flow, and vendor coordination. Working closely with senior buyers, sales, and suppliers, the Junior Purchasing Agent will help ensure product availability, maintain accurate data, and support overall inventory and service level goals. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a career in purchasing, with opportunities to grow into more strategic responsibilities over time.

Requirements

Purchasing experience highly preferred; exposure and experience to supply chain, purchasing concepts, or inventory management is required
Computer literacy: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. An aptitude to learn other technical applications quickly.
Research, select, and purchase the right items / Dry Goods to fit the needs of our customers
Collaborative approach: Able to build effective relationships with our Sales team, Buying team, source suppliers, and other business partners.
Strong organizational skills: Attention to detail, urgency to follow up on open issues and drive toward closure, and simultaneously manage multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Manage creation, release and tracking of purchase orders with source supplier
Manage the creation and maintenance of all items for assigned vendor lines across multiple warehouses
Maintain a clear line of communication with both suppliers and the Sales team, to validate orders for key items and special needs, and to gain insights on the customer needs
Manage suppliers to negotiate and resolve performance issues having an impact on costs and customer service.
Expedite or defer orders as required based on inventory requirements in each location
Utilize existing tools and systems to analyze and take action on current inventory positions and trends
Develop a relationship with the entire Buying team in order to effectively understand our products and the relationships with our source suppliers