Print Purchasing: Inventory & Vendor Negotiations

Imperial Dade; Loma Linda, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Brady, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging and facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S., is seeking a Jr. Print Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing team.

The successful candidate will oversee our customers’ proprietary items for multiple warehouses, handle quotes with sales reps, set up items in systems, track purchase orders, and negotiate with suppliers to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
• Purchasing experience or exposure to supply chain concepts.
• Experience buying proprietary printed items.
• Experience with long lead times and/or import ordering.
• Urgency: maintain flow of inventory and negotiate with suppliers.
• Clear communication with suppliers and the Sales team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to learn other tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Handle new print item setup, obtain quotes from vendors, art/proof approvals, new item setup, and first PO’s.
• Primary contact for sales reps for all print changes, including Artwork refreshes, Source Vendor changes, or program changes.
• Provide specs and obtain quotes from vendors, work with sales for art proof approvals, samples, plate or new item charges, and write the first inventory PO.
• Ensure all new items usage is entered, items are opened for all servicing warehouses, exit maintenance for the old items is completed, and substitutes are entered on the old items.
• Set up and order/track Non-stock Print special orders – their name usually is attached to these items as the buyer
• Set up all new print items for onboarding new customers and coordinating product transfer from prior distributors if needed; coordinate pick-ups for vendors for their POs.
• Responsible for confirming lead times and initial order quantities are aligned with forecast and tracking of due dates and follow-up on past due.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

Purchasing experience

Printed items

Long lead times

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Imperial Brady, a leading distributor of foodservice packaging and facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S., is seeking a Jr. Print Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing team.

The successful candidate will oversee our customers’ proprietary items for multiple warehouses, handle quotes with sales reps, set up items in systems, track purchase orders, and negotiate with suppliers to meet customer needs.