Print Buyer - On-site

Alom-Technologies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare coverage

401(k) match

Paid leaves

Competitive salary

Job summary

ALOM is a global, high-volume supply chain management company focused on print procurement and service excellence. The Senior Buyer will drive print strategy, coordinate orders, and partner with internal teams and vendors to deliver high-quality results.

YOU will bring 3–5 years of print buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office to optimize supplier performance, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold ethical business practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of print buying and general purchasing experience in the printing industry.
• Strong supplier management and negotiating skills, with experience in supplier compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Excel; Catapult experience is a plus.
• Print purchasing knowledge, terminology, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive print procurement strategy from vendor qualification to product delivery.
• Optimize supplier utilization based on capabilities, location, quality.
• Project manage quote requests and ensure timely, high-quality results.
• Coordinate print orders and artwork, ensuring proofs are accurate.
• Collaborate with Quality, Account Management, suppliers and artwork providers.
• Manage relationships in a professional and ethical manner.

Skills

Print purchasing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Excel

Microsoft Office

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Are you a quality-focused professional who excels in driving accuracy and impeccable service in our fulfillment and manufacturing? Are you looking to be an integral part of a top-performing division within a technology-driven, growing organization that continuously invests in the training and development of its employees? If so, welcome to ALOM!

We are a global, high-volume, solutions-providing, and service-driven supply chain management company. Our award-winning leadership develops and implements highly optimized product delivery strategies for our customers, representing leading brands in the energy, technology, and medical industries. ALOM is an exciting company committed to equal opportunities for all people. Every minute of every day, our staff and systems have a positive impact on manufacturing, e-commerce, fulfillment, and logistics operations worldwide. To achieve this level of excellence, we demand that each team member delivers with excellence every single day.

ALOM is a destination for passionate, talented, and service-oriented professionals. We continually invest in our employees, reward bold thinking, promote teamwork, and focus on community engagement. Our inclusive culture is built on diversity, acceptance, respect, belongingness, and operational excellence. See your career grow in an environment where fresh ideas, results, and professional development are encouraged. Sound exciting?

You will have the opportunity to:

Be part of a world-class team as ALOM continues to grow fast. Continue expanding your careerin a real-world professional environment where your ideas and contributions will shape the stature and recognition of our corporate brand globally.

Here’s what you need to succeed in the Senior Buyer role:

• A very solid foundation and hands-on experience with print purchasing practices, terminology, and processes
• Strong supplier management and negotiating skills, and experience in supplier compliance management
• Strong interpersonal skills working with internal and external clients and suppliers
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to work within a cross-functional team under tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and self-motivational skills
• Ability to analyze and resolve a variety of issues simultaneously
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Excel. Intuitive or Catapult experience is a plus
• Minimum of three to five years of print buying and general purchasing experience in the printing industry.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving the print procurement strategy and process from vendor qualifications and selection through product delivery
• Optimize our utilization of suppliers based on capabilities, location, quality
• In a hands-on manner, project manage quote requests for timely and high-quality results. This includes issuing quote requests, checking initial quotes for accuracy, and requesting any needed additional information, communicating internally and externally.
• In a hands-on manner, project manage print orders, coordinating and managing timelines for each project, sending electronic print files to suppliers, and following up on any artwork issues or supplier issues. Preparing and/or understanding detailed print specifications and evaluate proofs for accuracy and quality.
• Using your expertise and creativity, help our customers improve their quality, cost and sustainability efforts in a consultative role
• Collaborate internally with other departments, such as Quality and Account Management, and externally with suppliers and artwork providers. Manage all relationships in a collaborative and respectful manner, using sound ethical judgment in conducting business.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits including health and welfare coverage, 401(k) match, and paid leaves.

Bottom line:

ALOM is a great place to work!