Lead Print Estimating & Procurement for Pharma Packaging

PrintLink - Print & Packaging Recruiters

New Jersey

On-site

USD 115,000 - 145,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Life & disability insurance
Company stability
Collaborative team
Professional development

Job summary

PrintLink - Print & Packaging Recruiters is seeking an experienced Print & Packaging Estimating and Purchasing Manager in New Jersey (onsite). This leadership role directs pricing strategy, supplier management, and production efficiency for pharmaceutical packaging and printed materials.

You will oversee two critical areas, review specs, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with Sales, Production, Planning, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

  • Five+ years in print estimating, purchasing, procurement, or packaging manufacturing.
  • Pharmaceutical secondary packaging experience, including folding cartons, inserts or labels.
  • Strong knowledge of printing processes, finishing operations, materials, and workflows.
  • Experience purchasing paper, paperboard, inks, coatings, adhesives, labels, and packaging substrates.
  • Ability to interpret complex specifications and develop accurate, profitable estimates.
  • Strong supplier negotiation and vendor-management skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
  • Experience with EFI Pace, EFI Radius, PACE, or comparable MIS/ERP system.

Responsibilities

  • Lead estimating and purchasing activities for pharmaceutical packaging and printed materials.
  • Review job specifications and develop accurate, competitive manufacturing estimates.
  • Determine the most efficient production methods while meeting quality and scheduling requirements.
  • Maintain estimating standards, costing models, pricing structures, and production assumptions.
  • Analyze historical job performance and material usage to improve estimating accuracy.
  • Source paperboard, paper, labels, inks, coatings, adhesives, and related materials.
  • Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, lead times, and service agreements.
  • Evaluate suppliers based on quality, delivery, responsiveness, reliability, and cost.
  • Identify alternative suppliers and materials to reduce costs and supply-chain risks.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Production, Planning, and Quality.

Skills

Estimating
Purchasing
Procurement
Packaging manufacturing
Supplier negotiation
Analytical skills
Communication
EFI Pace/Radius/PACE

Tools

EFI Pace
EFI Radius
PACE

Job description

PrintLink - Print & Packaging Recruiters is seeking an experienced Print & Packaging Estimating and Purchasing Manager in New Jersey (onsite). This leadership role directs pricing strategy, supplier management, and production efficiency for pharmaceutical packaging and printed materials.

You will oversee two critical areas, review specs, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with Sales, Production, Planning, and Quality teams.

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