Senior Purchasing Specialist

Innomark Communications, LLC; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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 Miamisburg, OH is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to manage end-to-end sourcing for paper substrates, corrugated materials, and print services essential to manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, cost control, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in print procurement, deep knowledge of paper grades and manufacturing processes, and strong ERP skills (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience in print manufacturing, commercial printing, or paper packaging.
• Deep understanding of paper grades, manufacturing processes, and print pre-press through finishing.
• ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for inventory management and PO creation.
• Proven negotiation skills in volatile commodity markets and vendor partnerships.
• Familiarity with FSC, SFI, and PEFC certifications.
• Advanced Excel for data analysis and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: source, evaluate, onboard mills, brokers, printers, converters; monitor performance and conduct vendor reviews.
• Technical Print & Paper Procurement: review specs to determine paper stocks; manage procurement for litho-lamination, flexo, digital, gravure.
• Inventory & Demand Planning: forecast paper demand, maintain JIT inventory; monitor pulp/paper market trends and price volatility.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Excel

Supply chain planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

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Senior Purchasing Specialist

Full Time Professional Miamisburg, OH, US

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Purchaser with a specialized background in print media, paperboard, and paper manufacturing. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end sourcing of paper substrates, corrugated materials, and print services critical to our manufacturing operations.

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.