R&D Materials & Purchasing Specialist

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking an R&D Representative to support research, testing, evaluation, and implementation of new materials and production solutions for large-format printing.

You will collaborate with vendors and internal production teams to test substrates, inks, laminates, and other materials and provide purchasing support, including PO creation, quotes, and order tracking. Candidates should have 1–3 years of related experience and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in R&D support, purchasing, manufacturing, printing, production, or a related environment preferred.
• Experience within the large-format printing, signage, graphics, fabrication, or manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Experience creating and processing Purchase Orders preferred.
• Familiarity with large-format printing materials, substrates, inks, adhesives, laminates, finishing products, or fabrication materials is a plus.
• Experience communicating with vendors and obtaining quotes, samples, and technical product information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and follow up consistently.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Experience with PrintIQ or similar print-management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research new materials, products, equipment, and production solutions for large-format printing, finishing, fabrication, and display applications.
• Coordinate testing of new materials and products on company equipment.
• Create and process Purchase Orders for materials, supplies, samples, equipment, and other approved purchases.
• Verify vendor pricing, quantities, SKUs/item numbers, shipping information, and other PO details for accuracy.
• Obtain and maintain vendor quotes and supporting documentation.
• Track open Purchase Orders and follow up on expected delivery dates.
• Communicate with vendors regarding backorders, shortages, substitutions, pricing changes, and delivery delays.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within the company's ERP/purchasing system.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, Accounting, Production, and other departments regarding order status and purchasing needs.

Skills

Vendor communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Project management

Multi-tasking

Excel

Problem solving

Cross-department collaboration

Initiative

Tools

PrintIQ

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking an R&D Representative to support research, testing, evaluation, and implementation of new materials and production solutions for large-format printing.

You will collaborate with vendors and internal production teams to test substrates, inks, laminates, and other materials and provide purchasing support, including PO creation, quotes, and order tracking. Candidates should have 1–3 years of related experience and strong Excel/ERP skills.