Print Estimating & Procurement Manager

PrintLink - Print & Packaging Recruiters; New Jersey; On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

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

Our client, an established printing and packaging manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Print & Packaging Estimating and Purchasing Manager in New Jersey (onsite). This highly visible leadership role will oversee two critical areas of the business and directly influence pricing, profitability, supplier strategy, and operational efficiency.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary starting at $115,000, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• The stability and resources of an international organization
• A collaborative and experienced local manufacturing team
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Key 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

Essential Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in print estimating, purchasing, procurement, or packaging manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical secondary packaging experience, including folding cartons, package inserts or leaflets, and pressure-sensitive labels
• Strong knowledge of printing processes, finishing operations, materials, and production 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 a comparable printing MIS/ERP system