Buyer for Printing Industry Job in Pittsfield, MA

Job type: Direct Hire
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $55-70k depending on experience
Schedule: M-F, 8a – 5p

TEC is recruiting for a Buyer in the Print Industry for a local organization. This position is responsible for supporting the organization’s procurement-related tasks. The buyer will be responsible for sourcing commercial print and building material goods and services, equipment as well as managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for more cost-effective purchases for our national organization and develop new supply base relationships. An added emphasis includes commercial print paper buying.

Job Functions:

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies for the company, nationwide; assess, manage and mitigate risks;
• Participate in the company’s annual cost out initiatives, including analysis and benchmarking;
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers; craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms;
• Track and report key functional metrics in order to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
• Investigate material sourcing opportunities and analyze alternate purchasing options for existing materials or substitute items;
• Resolve vendor issues including but not limited to pricing, fulfillment and product selection;
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements;
• Track and report key functional metrics in order to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
• Communicate preferred vendors for items not directly purchased;
• Procure capital expenditures;
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and determine proper economic order quantities;
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries;
• Resolve logistics issues;
• Reconcile receiving documents, resolve invoice discrepancies;
• Update and maintain spreadsheets and tracking platforms;
• Maintain the purchasing department’s filing system;
• Research new vendors and commodities;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management with 2-4 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years of commercial print paper buying experience
• Clear Knowledge of paper grades, weights, finishes and sizes
• Experience utilizing strategic thinking, in a supply chain/manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean manufacturing processes
• Experience with Shipping, Receiving & Accounts Payable processes
• Ability to manage project-based Cost Reduction activities and reporting of results within the project terms
• Experience with managing internal customer relationships, supplier relationships
• Strong attention to detail, organization, planning and communication skills are required
• Strong MS Excel skills are critical
• Must possess, exceptional Time Management and Oral/Written communication skills.
• Proven negotiation skills and successful track record of achieving cost out initiatives.