Procurement Specialist I
INNOVATIVE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS INC•Temecula, CA
•$28 - $31•Onsite
About The Position
The Procurement Specialist I for flexible packaging is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and services required for production. This role ensures optimal vendor performance, cost efficiency, and consistent quality across all print-related operations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of printing processes, substrates, and prepress workflows, along with solid supply chain and procurement skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of procurement experience, ideally in printing, packaging, or manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of prepress processes and print production.
- Proven negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical abilities, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with procurement systems, inventory tools, project management tools, ERP, and Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Knowledge of sustainable print materials and environmentally preferred substrates.
- Background in supply chain management or print manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Purchase needed materials to be used based on customer’s order.
- Develop established relationships with print vendors, prepress service providers, and specialty production partners.
- Collaborate with flexible packaging to understand technical requirements for each job.
- Assist in reviewing and reporting vendor performance, lead times, compliance, and service reliability.
- Troubleshoot material-related or vendor-related production issues as they arise.
- Support in escalating opportunities for cost reduction or process optimization within the purchasing process.
- Track and report procurement metrics such as pricing changes, savings, vendor performance, and usage trends.
- Ensure accuracy of purchase orders, quotes, and vendor agreements.
- Ensure accurate documentation, approvals, and compliance with internal procurement policies.
- Maintain detailed records of material specifications, vendor quotes, and order histories on a daily basis.
- Communicate timely delivery of POs from vendors and communicate proactively with internal teams about timelines, changes, or risks.
- Filing completed orders that have been verified with vendors on a weekly basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
