Strategic Printing Purchaser

Mercury Print Productions; City of Rochester (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

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Time off starting at 80 hours

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mercury Print Productions in Rochester, NY seeks an experienced Purchasing Agent to manage procurement, negotiate with print vendors, and keep production on budget. You will issue purchase orders, verify specs, track inventory, and support cost-saving initiatives.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in purchasing, a bachelor's in a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of purchasing experience in printing, packaging, paper or manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Knowledge of paper grades, printing substrates and print production materials preferred
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• 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 for the Toner Department based on production needs
• Resolve paper shortages, incorrect deliveries, quality issues and identify suitable alternatives
• Consider total landed cost including freight, surcharges, tariffs, and insurance
• Maintain professional relationships with established suppliers
• Develop skills and complete required training while following company policies
• Be a team player and communicate clearly to meet production standards
• Create a safe work environment and report risks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Data analysis

MS Office

Lean Six Sigma knowledge (Nice to have

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Logistics management, Operations management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Mercury Print Productions in Rochester, NY seeks an experienced Purchasing Agent to manage procurement, negotiate with print vendors, and keep production on budget. You will issue purchase orders, verify specs, track inventory, and support cost-saving initiatives.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 years in purchasing, a bachelor's in a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills to collaborate across teams.