Purchasing Agent

Innomark Communications, LLC; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Matching

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Innomark Communications, LLC in the United States is seeking procurement professionals to join our team, focusing on paper sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across printing workflows. You will analyze production specs, manage ERP-based inventory, and collaborate with QA to resolve sheet and substrate issues, while monitoring market trends and FSC/SFI/PEFC certifications.

The role supports sustainability and efficiency from concept through fulfillment, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience within print manufacturing, commercial printing, or paper packaging.
• Deep understanding of paper grades and print/packaging processes.
• ERP/MRP systems experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for inventory management and PO creation.
• Strong vendor negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with FSC/SFI/PEFC certifications.
• Advanced Excel for data analysis and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management for paper mills, brokers, and printers.
• Review specs to select optimal paper stocks for equipment and runs.
• Manage procurement for litho-lamination, flexographic, digital, and gravure processes.
• Collaborate with QA to resolve defects and downtime issues.
• Analyze schedules to forecast paper demand and maintain JIT inventory.
• Monitor pulp/paper market trends and capacity constraints to manage price volatility.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Management

Cost Modeling

Excel Proficiency

Negotiation

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Position Overview

We're looking for talented individuals to join our team! Join INNOMARK and become a part of developing, producing, and delivering impactful Visual Marketing solutions for 100+ well-known brands and retailers. INNOMARK delivers Visual Marketing solutions that attract attention, engage shoppers, and convert sales. Our mission is to create retail experiences that connect brands and consumers through effective visual communication. In-house design, engineering, printing, manufacturing, and fulfillment guarantee excellence from concept to completion. Visit www.innomarkcom.com to learn more about our work, history, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and onboard high-quality paper mills, brokers, commercial printers, and converters.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, and cost variance) and conduct regular vendor reviews.

Technical Print & Paper Procurement

• Review production specs to determine optimal paper stocks (e.g., GSM, caliper, brightness, finish, and coating) for specific manufacturing equipment and press runs.
• Manage procurement for specialized print processes, including litho-lamination, flexographic printing, digital, and gravure.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve paper-related defects, press downtime issues, or substrate failures.

Inventory & Demand Planning

• Analyze manufacturing schedules to forecast paper demand and maintain optimal Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory levels.
• Track global pulp and paper market trends, indices (e.g., RISI), and capacity constraints to proactively manage price volatility.
• Manage raw material waste factors and optimize sheet/roll sizes to minimize scrap during production.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience: 3–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience specifically within print manufacturing, commercial printing, or paper packaging.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of paper grades, manufacturing processes (corrugated, folding carton, flexible packaging), and print pre-press through finishing.
• ERP Proficiency: Strong experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for inventory management and PO creation.
• Negotiation: Proven track record of navigating volatile commodity markets and building strong vendor partnerships.
• Sustainability Knowledge: Familiarity with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative), and PEFC certifications.
• Analytical Mindset: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and cost modeling.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Matching
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account

Innomark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.