Purchasing Agent

Imperial Dade, 255 US Highway 1 and 9, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM 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 Agent role available in Jersey City, NJ! 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. Full-Time Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 per year Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 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 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, 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