Purchasing Agent

Imperial Dade•Arden Hills, MN

14d

About The Position

Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches. All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address. Imperial Dade has a Purchasing Agent with Industrial Packaging experience role available in Arden Hills, MN! Join a strong and continuously evolving Purchasing group, helping to continue to grow our business. Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step if you're eager for your next opportunity. The Purchasing Agent with Industrial Packaging experience 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 Industrial Packaging Products experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships

Responsibilities

Manage the creation and maintenance of all items for assigned vendor lines
Maintain a clear line of communication with our suppliers and Sales team
Negotiate and resolve supplier performance issues impacting costs and customer service.
Achieve in-stock service level targets, response times, and inventory need dates
Continue improvement of KPIs for out-of-stock items and inventory turns
Continuously monitor demand forecasting to ensure accuracy