Print Buyer - On-site

ALOM Technologies•Indianapolis, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

ALOM is hiring an on-site Print Buyer to support its fulfillment and manufacturing operations. The role drives print procurement from supplier qualification and selection through product delivery, managing quote requests and print orders hands-on. The buyer coordinates schedules, electronic print files, artwork and supplier issues, print specifications, and proof evaluation. The position also helps customers improve quality, cost, and sustainability through consultative support and works collaboratively with internal departments and external suppliers.

Requirements

Solid foundation and hands-on experience with print purchasing practices, terminology, and processes.
Strong supplier management, negotiation, and supplier compliance management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills working with internal and external clients and suppliers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work within a cross-functional team under tight deadlines.
Strong organizational and self-motivational skills.
Ability to analyze and resolve a variety of issues simultaneously.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
Three to five years of print buying and general purchasing experience in the printing industry.

Nice To Haves

Intuitive or Catapult experience.

Responsibilities

Drive print procurement strategy and processes from vendor qualification and selection through product delivery.
Optimize supplier utilization based on capabilities, location, and quality.
Project-manage quote requests, including issuing requests, checking quotes for accuracy, gathering additional information, and communicating with internal and external parties.
Project-manage print orders and timelines, send electronic print files to suppliers, and follow up on artwork or supplier issues.
Prepare or interpret detailed print specifications and evaluate proofs for accuracy and quality.
Help customers improve quality, cost, and sustainability efforts in a consultative role.
Collaborate with Quality, Account Management, suppliers, and artwork providers, managing relationships respectfully and using sound ethical judgment.