Imperial Dade · 1 day ago
Purchasing Agent
Lihue, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $55K/yr
3+ years expImperial Dade is the leading independently owned and operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies in North America. The Purchasing Agent will be a product expert, interacting with the Sales team and suppliers to meet customer needs while managing pricing, inventory, and supplier performance. This role involves continuous improvement of inventory management and demand forecasting to ensure optimal service levels for customers.
Janitorial ServiceLogisticsPackaging ServicesSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) program with company match
Life insurance
Generous paid time off package
Educational reimbursement
Paid family leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Imperial Dade
Imperial Dade is a food service packaging distributor that offers janitorial, office supplies, sanitation, and other safety products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$660MKey Investors
Advent InternationalAudax Private Equity
2022-05-02Secondary Market
2022-05-02Acquired
2021-04-29Debt Financing· $660M
Leadership Team
Kara Ekert Sabino
Chief Human Resources Officer
Robert Tillis
Chairman
Recent News
2025-11-01
PR Newswire
2025-09-12
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