Purchasing Agent (Supply Chain)

Imperial Dade • Hazelwood, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imperial Dade has a Purchasing Agent role available in Hazelwood, MO! 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 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
• 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, partner with Sales to gain insight into customer needs
• Negotiate and resolve supplier performance issues impacting costs and customer service
• Utilize existing tools and systems to analyze and take action on current inventory positions and trends
• 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, refine existing tools and methods to continually improve forecasts and processes

What This Job Offers

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