Hybrid Outsource Buyer & Project Manager

Nahan Printing, Inc; Saint Cloud (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nahan Printing, Inc. seeks an Outsource Buyer – Project Manager to lead procurement and project management of all outsource services, coordinating with internal teams and vendor partners to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective pricing.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in purchasing or project management, ideally in Printing or Direct Mail. Base pay ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 with exempt status and Minnesota location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or five (5) years related purchasing or project management experience, required.
• Background in Printing or Direct Mail Industry and prior knowledge of manufacturing processes relating to Purchasing functions strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop vendor partner relationships. Evaluate services to determine the most desirable suppliers to maintain in Nahan’s partner network.
• Request quotes, analyze and negotiate pricing to place the outsource work with the partner offering the best solution.
• Manage the entire life cycle of the project outside, ensuring deadlines and project deliverables are being met.
• Work with internal and external teams to navigate project needs and troubleshoot when issues arise.
• Work with the production team and vendor partners when product quality complaints occur to ensure swift and acceptable resolutions.
• Maintain accurate PO pricing to avoid billing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Scheduling and Warehouse Logistics to ensure purchased goods are available when needed.
• Manage a large portfolio of client projects across numerous vendor partners while working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Aggressively seek out opportunities for company and self-improvement. Bring forward opportunities for improvement as well as ideas for solutions.
• Follow all Nahan Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Follow all 6S initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in Purchasing/PM (5+ years)

Job description

Nahan Printing, Inc. seeks an Outsource Buyer – Project Manager to lead procurement and project management of all outsource services, coordinating with internal teams and vendor partners to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective pricing.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in purchasing or project management, ideally in Printing or Direct Mail. Base pay ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 with exempt status and Minnesota location.