Job Title: Print Buyer
Salary: £Excellent Package
Location: West Yorkshire
Reference: J7232
We have an opening with a long-established client for a print procurement professional. Due to continued market evolution, they are looking for a commercially astute buyer to manage supplier relationships and maximize profitability across their procurement channels.
The Role:
This is a broad, fast-paced procurement role focusing on end-to-end supply chain management. You will be responsible for sourcing a wide variety of commercial print, finished products, and raw materials, ensuring the business consistently achieves the best possible commercial margins without compromising on quality.
- Key Responsibilities:
- General Print Sourcing: Procure a diverse range of print services, finishing solutions, and outsourced marketing materials from an approved vendor list.
- Spot-Market Sourcing: Manage the ad-hoc purchase of key manufacturing materials (specifically paper and substrates) on a case-by-case basis.
- Margin Enhancement: Review baseline quotes and project rate cards, negotiating dynamically with trade suppliers and brokers to secure cost savings post-win.
- Supplier Performance: Monitor vendor SLAs, evaluate supplier capabilities, and onboard new trade partners to maintain a highly competitive supply chain.
- Compliance Management: Maintain company quality and environmental standards, including overseeing annual chain-of-custody compliance audits such as PEFC.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Solid background in print buying, print management, or manufacturing procurement.
- Strong commercial acumen with a knack for negotiating spot prices on bulk materials.
- Knowledge of paper types, weights, and substrate markets is highly advantageous.
- Highly organized, with experience handling environmental compliance records (FSC/PEFC).
Please note, we are looking for a dedicated Print Buyer rather than someone in another job function that has print buying as part of a broader range.
We also recruit for the following related roles:
Procurement Manager
Purchasing Manager
Category Manager
Supply Chain Manager
We have an opening with a long-established client for a print procurement professional. Due to continued market evolution, they are looking for a commercially astute buyer to manage supplier relationships and maximize profitability across their procurement channels.
The Role:
This is a broad, fast-paced procurement role focusing on end-to-end supply chain management. You will be responsible for sourcing a wide variety of commercial print, finished products, and raw materials, ensuring the business consistently achieves the best possible commercial margins without compromising on quality.
- Key Responsibilities:
- General Print Sourcing: Procure a diverse range of print services, finishing solutions, and outsourced marketing materials from an approved vendor list.
- Spot-Market Sourcing: Manage the ad-hoc purchase of key manufacturing materials (specifically paper and substrates) on a case-by-case basis.
- Margin Enhancement: Review baseline quotes and project rate cards, negotiating dynamically with trade suppliers and brokers to secure cost savings post-win.
- Supplier Performance: Monitor vendor SLAs, evaluate supplier capabilities, and onboard new trade partners to maintain a highly competitive supply chain.
- Compliance Management: Maintain company quality and environmental standards, including overseeing annual chain-of-custody compliance audits such as PEFC.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Solid background in print buying, print management, or manufacturing procurement.
- Strong commercial acumen with a knack for negotiating spot prices on bulk materials.
- Knowledge of paper types, weights, and substrate markets is highly advantageous.
- Highly organized, with experience handling environmental compliance records (FSC/PEFC).
Please note, we are looking for a dedicated Print Buyer rather than someone in another job function that has print buying as part of a broader range.
We also recruit for the following related roles:
Procurement Manager
Purchasing Manager
Category Manager
Supply Chain Manager
