Purchasing Agent

Imperial Dade; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Brady in Arden Hills, MN, is hiring a Purchasing Agent on-site to support our growing supply chain. You will manage item creation for vendor lines, communicate with suppliers and the Sales team, and negotiate to protect costs and service.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 2–3 years in buying or inventory, and strong Excel skills. You’ll analyze inventory trends, aim for in-stock service levels, and drive KPI improvements in collaboration with the sales force.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2–3 years buying and inventory/supply chain experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage creation and maintenance of all items for assigned vendor lines.
• Maintain clear communication with suppliers and Sales team.
• Negotiate and resolve supplier performance issues impacting costs.
• Partner with Sales to understand customer needs.
• Use tools to analyze inventory positions and trends.
• Help achieve in-stock service levels and inventory turns.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Relationship building

Inventory management mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Imperial Brady has a Purchasing Agent role available on-site at our Arden Hills, MN office! Join a strong and continuously evolving Purchasing group, helping to continue to grow our business. Imperial Brady 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 customers needs. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with suppliers on pricing, inventory availability, new items, and complementary/substitute items.

Full-time Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 per year

You will:

• 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

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
• 2 - 3 years of buying and inventory/supply chain experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships