Purchasing Agent, Lead

Imperial Dade • Jersey City, NJ

20d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Custom Print experience is a big plus
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level