Purchasing Agent

Imperial Dade • Arden Hills, MN

14d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

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. Salary Range: 65,000 to 75,000 per year Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees