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Imperial Brady

Purchasing Assistant

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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.

$45,676 / year median in Alabama

-9% projected decline

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Purchasing Assistant Imperial Brady - 3.5 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Family leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Practicing in a sourcing or procurement role Practicing in a supply chain operations role Full Job Description 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. •All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.•Imperial Dade has a Purchasing Assistant role available in Birmingham, AL! Join our 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 are eager for your next opportunity. The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for accurately and efficiently documenting all vendor purchase order confirmations. This individual will work closely with the Replenishment Analysts, Product Specialists, and Vendors to ensure all purchase orders match the vendor confirmations. Your schedule will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM You will: Review and process all purchase order (PO) acknowledgments from the vendors Place orders with vendors and review confirmations against the PO for discrepancies Update the PO in the system with confirmation information Manage the unconfirmed PO reporting and reach out to vendors as needed Proof and enter the Receiving department data. Run and prepare reports. Manage item information and other inventory-related data.
You have:
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred 1 year of buying and inventory/supply chain experience required Experience in inventory/supply chain or customer service-related preferred Strong communication skills and a collaborative face-to-face approach Strong problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 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.
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