Purchasing Agent

Mercury Print Productions; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mercury Print Productions is seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our Rochester, NY team. You will manage procurements, create purchase orders, monitor inventory, and negotiate pricing with print vendors to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow policies while supporting cost-saving initiatives. Full-time hours, on-site at Rochester Tech Park.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience in printing, packaging, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational and negotiation skills; proficient with MS tools.
• Legal to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, update, and track purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast needs and fulfill purchasing requirements.
• Source and negotiate pricing with print vendors to keep production on budget.
• Verify item descriptions, quantities, specs, pricing, delivery dates, and vendor information.
• Manage routine paper purchasing for the Toner Department based on production schedules.
• Resolve shortages, delays, quality issues, and identify suitable alternatives when stock is unavailable.
• Evaluate total landed cost including price, freight, surcharges, tariffs, and shipping costs.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and pursue cost-saving opportunities.
• Follow company policies and complete training as required.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.

Job description

Mercury Print Productions is looking for an experienced Purchasing Agentto join our team!

Unleash Your Potential with Mercury, where we're not just a printing company — we're a family. With a proud legacy spanning years in the industry, we're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in educational printing. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continually invest in cutting-edge technology and machinery, giving our employees opportunity to be at the forefront of the field.

We're seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll be expected to manage the procurement of goods and services efficiently, ensuring that materials are purchased at competitive prices, meet quality standards, and are delivered on time. The position requires excellent communication, organization, attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to follow company policies and procedures while supporting operational goals and cost‑saving initiatives. If you're a hardworking, motivated individual with a passion for print and a knack for logistics, we want to hear from you.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Purchasing Agent
• Department: Purchasing
• Location: Rochester Tech Park, 2332 Innovation Way, Bldg 4, Rochester, NY 14624 Must have reliable transportation
• Schedule: Full-time, A Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
• Pay: $23- $27 per hour. Final compensation is based on experience.
• Job Summary: The Purchasing Agent is responsible for handling general purchasing tasks like creating purchase orders, tracking inventory, day‑to‑day purchasing requests, as well as goods and services for organizational use or resale.
• Manager/Supervisory Role: No
• Reports To: Purchasing Manager
• Duties/Expectations:
  • Create, issue, update, and track purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with internal teams to anticipate and fulfill purchasing needs
  • Source and negotiate pricing with print vendors, ensuring production stays on budget
  • Verify item descriptions, quantities, specifications, pricing, delivery dates, and vendor information
  • Manage routine paper purchasing requirements for the Toner Department based on production needs, inventory levels, and upcoming job schedules
  • Help resolve paper shortages, incorrect deliveries, quality issues, and assist in identifying suitable alternatives when preferred stock is unavailable
  • Consider total landed cost when evaluating suppliers, including product price, freight, fuel, surcharge, tariffs, custom fees, insurance, and other applicable shipping expenses
  • Maintain professional relationships with established suppliers
  • Continuously work to develop skills / knowledge and complete all training required by the company
  • Be a team player, communicate clearly and respectfully and maintain a positive attitude
  • Be dependable, reliable, and consistently perform high-quality work meeting company production standards
  • Create a safe and hazard free work environment; follow safety protocols and report any risks
  • Perform other duties as needed / assigned
  • Adhere to all company and department policies and procedures

What we are looking for:

• Position Qualifications:
  • Work Experience: Minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience in Purchasing principles and concepts. Experience within the commercial printing, packaging, paper or manufacturing industry preferred. Knowledge of paper grades, printing substrates, and print production materials preferred.
  • Knowledge/Skills: Analytical mindset to evaluate supplier performance, costs, and risks using data to inform strategic decisions, as well as the ability to anticipate and mitigate purchasing delays. Exceptional organizational, communication, and time‑management skills to manage multiple priorities and provide clear, concise updates to team members. Competency with data analysis, use of MS tools. Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain management, Logistics management, Operations management or related field preferred.
  • Must be of legal working age and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
  • Works indoors in a temperature-controlled office and may be exposed to loud sounds, hazardous chemicals, and equipment on the production floor. Must have the ability to bend, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.; sit for extended periods; complete repetitive tasks; operate computers and/or machines (dexterity, bend, stretch, reach, climb, crouch, etc.); and communicate effectively.

Working for Mercury:

• What we are about: Mercury is a local family owned printing business that has been operating in Rochester since 1968. We have grown from a small basement operation with just a few employees to our current facility that operates 24/7 with 200+ employees and while we offer a variety of printing formats, our primary focus is educational printing. In an age where companies tend to see employees as only numbers, we reject that trend and see our team as part of the family. We are a tech forward printing company using innovation and excellent customer service to provide a quality product to our clients. We pride ourselves on providing a workplace with state of the art equipment and technology, and our environment is highly focused on teamwork, efficiency, quality and safety.
• What we offer: We are constantly evaluating what our employees need from us and adjusting to meet these needs.
  • Our compensation range are competitive for the industry based on experience/skills plus with our annual evaluations, employees have the opportunity to potential rate increases based on individual performance/attendance AND company performance.
  • Our benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurances, time off starting at 80 hours that grows with your years of service, paid holidays, retirement savings with our 401(k) plan, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Our longevity and growth opportunities have lead to employees celebrating decades of anniversaries. It isn't unusual for our people to work their way up from production floor to leadership.
  • Our fun atmosphere shows our dedication and our desire for employees to enjoy coming to work each day. We coordinate employee appreciation events to allow for everyone to come together, plus recognition opportunities with appraisals, employee of the month and service awards!

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