Purchasing Agent

Imperial Dade; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) program with company match

Life insurance

Generous paid time off package

Educational reimbursement

Paid family leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Imperial Brady in Hazelwood, MO is hiring a Purchasing Agent to manage item setup for vendor lines, liaise with suppliers and the Sales team, and optimize inventory and pricing decisions.

You will analyze demand, monitor stock levels, negotiate with vendors, and collaborate with Sales to meet customer needs. A related bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in buying are required, with Excel proficiency emphasized.

Qualifications

• 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; Food Service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain items for assigned vendor lines.
• Communicate with suppliers and Sales team.
• Negotiate and resolve supplier performance issues.
• Partner with Sales to understand customer needs.
• Analyze inventory positions and trends using existing tools.
• Improve KPIs for out-of-stock items and inventory turns.
• Monitor demand forecasting to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Buying & Inventory

Excel Proficiency

Supplier Negotiation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Imperial Dade, Tradeport Drive, Hazelwood, Missouri, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus. #imperialbradyjobs

**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Brady and not a personal email address.**

Imperial Brady has aPurchasing Agent role available on-site at our Hazelwood, MO 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 in Food Service products, 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.

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
• Continue improvement of KPIs for out-of-stock items and inventory turns
• Continuously monitor demand forecasting to ensure accuracy

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
• Food Service experience is highly preferred
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) program with company match
• life insurance
• generous paid time off package
• educational reimbursement
• paid family leave
• adoption assistance

We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer,committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement.We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.