Purchasing Agent

Imperial Dade has a Purchasing Agent role available in Hazelwood, MO! Join a strong and continuously evolving Purchasing group, helping to continue to grow our 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 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 Assist in defining and reporting key performance metrics Continuously monitor demand forecasting to ensure accuracy Refine existing tools and methods to continually improve forecasts and processes Identify, select, and purchase the items to fit the needs of our customers You have: A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience 3+ years of buying and inventory/supply chain experience required Proficiency in Microsoft Excel A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships