Purchasing Assistant

Imperial Brady; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Paid family leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Imperial Brady is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support purchasing and inventory activities onsite in Hialeah, FL. The role collaborates with Replenishment Analysts, Product Specialists, and Vendors to ensure PO accuracy and timely confirmations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least 1 year in purchasing or supply chain, and strong Excel skills. This position offers a stable, growth-oriented environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain.
• Experience in inventory or customer service.
• Strong communication and collaborative approach.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process POs for new orders and reorders after approvals.
• Review inventory for reorders of printed/custom items.
• Verify confirmations against POs for discrepancies.
• Update POs in the system with confirmation details.
• Request vendor quotes and communicate costs to sales in the Southeast region.
• Maintain item information and other inventory data.

Skills

Buying experience

Inventory experience

Customer service experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 a Purchasing Assistant role available onsite in Hialeah, FL! Join our 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 are eager for your next opportunity.

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for accurately and efficiently documenting all vendor purchase order confirmations. This individual will work closely with the Replenishment Analysts, Product Specialists, and Vendors to ensure all purchase orders match the vendor confirmations.

Your schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

You Will

• Process PO's for new orders and reorders once all approvals have been received
• Review inventory for reorders of printed/custom items
• Review confirmations against the PO for discrepancies
• Update PO in the system with confirmation information
• Request quotes from vendors and communicate salesman cost to sales reps in the Southeast region
• Manage item information and other inventory-related data.

You Have

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• 1 year of buying and inventory/supply chain experience required
• Experience in inventory/supply chain or customer service-related preferred
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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 benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and 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, and 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

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