Purchasing Agent (Supply Chain)

Imperial Brady has a Purchasing Agent role available in Nashville, TN 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.

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