Purchasing Agent

Imperial Dade, Tradeport Drive, Hazelwood, Missouri, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM Imperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, we serve customers in many business-to-business market segments, including restaurants, grocery stores, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and cruise lines. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves as a mission-critical partner to more than 120,000 customers through our footprint of 130+ branches. All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address. Imperial Dade has a Purchasing Agent role available on-site in Hazelwood, MO! Join a strong and continuously evolving Purchasing group, helping to continue to grow our Food Packaging business. Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step if you're eager for your next opportunity. The Purchasing Agent will be a Food Packaging 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, and partner with Sales to gain insight into customer needs. Negotiate and resolve supplier performance issues impacting costs and customer service. 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, inventory management and inventory turns Assist in defining and reporting key performance metrics 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 We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 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 Dade 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr