Senior Global Purchasing & Logistics Lead

Brimar Industries Llc; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brimar Industries Llc is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent in Garfield, NJ to lead day-to-day purchasing activities, manage international inbound shipments, and coordinate with overseas suppliers. The role interfaces with Finance, Operations, and Vendor partners to ensure timely deliveries and accurate landed costs.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation, analytic skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, or a related function.
• Strong understanding of purchasing principles, purchase order management, inventory, supplier relationships, and supply chain fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving vendor-related issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with purchasing, inventory, costing, and financial data.
• Experience preparing inventory, purchasing, or other operational reports.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for cost and inventory data.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, purchasing, and/or inventory management systems.
• Ability to take ownership of issues and coordinate with the appropriate parties through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Purchase Order Management: manage day-to-day purchasing activities and oversee orders for multiple vendors.
• International Purchasing & Inbound Logistics: coordinate shipments, customs, and landed costs.
• Monitor and address delays, backorders, and supply issues.
• Prepare and maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier data.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and collaboration with Finance and Operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytics

Excel

ERP/Inventory

Vendor relations

Cross-functional communication

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Brimar Industries Llc is seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent in Garfield, NJ to lead day-to-day purchasing activities, manage international inbound shipments, and coordinate with overseas suppliers. The role interfaces with Finance, Operations, and Vendor partners to ensure timely deliveries and accurate landed costs.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation, analytic skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.