Print Purchasing Associate — Build Your Supply Chain Career

Imperial Brady; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid family leave

Job summary

Imperial Brady, a leading North American distributor, seeks a Jr. Print Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing team. You will oversee customer proprietary print items across warehouses, prepare quotes, coordinate art proofs, and set up new items, ensuring timely POs and supplier coordination.

Salary is up to $61,000 annually with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, substantial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Prior purchasing experience or exposure to supply chain concepts is a big plus.
• Experience buying proprietary, printed items is advantageous.
• Experience with long lead time or import ordering is beneficial.
• Demonstrated urgency and negotiation skills to maintain inventory flow.
• Clear communication with suppliers and the Sales team; proficient in Excel and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Handle new print item setup and obtain quotes from vendors.
• Serve as primary contact for sales reps for all print changes and program updates.
• Provide specs, quotes, and approvals for art proofs and new items; write first POs.
• Ensure items are opened for servicing warehouses and manage substitutions.
• Set up and order/track Non-stock Print special orders; coordinate product transfers.
• Confirm lead times and align order quantities with forecasts; track due dates.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Imperial Brady, a leading North American distributor, seeks a Jr. Print Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing team. You will oversee customer proprietary print items across warehouses, prepare quotes, coordinate art proofs, and set up new items, ensuring timely POs and supplier coordination.

Salary is up to $61,000 annually with a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, substantial