IWCO · 2 months ago
Senior Outsource Buyer- Print Industry
Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expIWCO is a company in the print industry seeking a Senior Outsource Buyer. The role involves sourcing print-related purchases, optimizing supplier performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
AdvertisingPrinting
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to understand and execute category business requirements
Lead requesting and evaluating quotes from outside service providers, reviewing estimates, and finalizing project pricing
Build and maintain productive, mutually beneficial, and strategic relationships with suppliers, including supplier selection, negotiation, and performance evaluation
Research alternative products and/or alternate suppliers as needed or assigned
Source outside print service requirements and create purchase orders in Monarch to place orders with suppliers
Manage outsourced services and products for quality and timeliness, ensuring quality control and material compliance
Act as a subject matter expert for non IWCO products for IWCO Sales and Account Management and all internal resources
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to quickly resolve issues and answer questions as they arise
Maintain accurate transaction records in ERP systems
Serve as a mentor for other team members including training
Provide back-up support for other Sr. Purchasing Agents / Purchasing Agents as needed
Establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with all suppliers and internal teams
Perform other duties as applicable or assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills
Proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and projects while balancing changing client and company needs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with purchasing utilizing an ERP system
Strong understanding of the direct mail workflow, envelope manufacturing, conventional and digital printing, various facets of finishing (including bindery and cards), and lettershop
Ability to work independently, managing various activities with limited direction, while achieving defined operational and department objectives
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
7+ years of outside services experience in direct mail, lettershop, print, and or fulfillment industry
Ability to work 8 hours consecutively
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Other wellness programs
401(k) plans
Paid holidays
Vacation time
Sick leave
Company
IWCO
IWCO has served the needs of North American direct marketers for more than 50 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$74.7MKey Investors
Prospect Capital Corporation
2017-12-18Acquired
2015-04-01Debt Financing· $74.7M
Leadership Team
James Capstick
Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
Joseph Wagner
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Recent News
2022-09-13
2022-05-15
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