Purchasing Agent
Imperial Dade•Jersey City, NJ
•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite
About The Position
Imperial Dade is seeking a Purchasing Agent for an on-site role in Jersey City, NJ. This position is part of the Purchasing group and will contribute to the company's growth. The Purchasing Agent will act as a product expert, liaising with the Sales team and suppliers to fulfill customer requirements. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships for pricing, inventory, new items, and alternatives, and analyzing inventory to meet service level targets.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of buying and inventory or 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, and 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, inventory management and inventory turns
- Assist in defining and reporting key performance metrics
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) program with company match
- life insurance
- generous paid time off package
- educational reimbursement
- paid family leave
- adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
