Purchasing Agent

Imperial Dade•Lihue, HI

8d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Overview Imperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Purchasing Agent role available in Lihue, HI! 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 customer needs. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with suppliers on pricing, inventory availability, new items, and complementary/substitute items. Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 annually 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.

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
Negotiate and resolve supplier performance issues impacting costs and customer service.
Partner with Sales to gain insight into customer needs
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
Assist in defining and reporting key performance metrics
Continuously monitor demand forecasting to ensure accuracy
Refine existing tools and methods to continually improve forecasts and processes
Identify, select, and purchase the items to fit the needs of our customers