Purchasing AgentImperial Dade, a leading North American distributor, has a Purchasing Agent role available in Lihue, HI! 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 customer needs. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with suppliers on pricing, inventory availability, new items, and complementary/substitute items.Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 annuallyYou will:Manage the creation and maintenance of all items for assigned vendor linesMaintain a clear line of communication with our suppliers and Sales teamNegotiate and resolve supplier performance issues impacting costs and customer servicePartner with Sales to gain insight into customer needsUtilize existing tools and systems to analyze and take action on current inventory positions and trendsAchieve in-stock service level targets, response times, and inventory need datesContinue improvement of KPIs for out-of-stock items and inventory turnsAssist in defining and reporting key performance metricsContinuously monitor demand forecasting to ensure accuracyRefine existing tools and methods to continually improve forecasts and processesIdentify, select, and purchase the items to fit the needs of our customersYou have:A bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience3+ years of buying and inventory/supply chain experience requiredProficiency in Microsoft ExcelA collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationshipsWe 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.