Purchasing Agent

Innomark Communications•Miamisburg, OH

19d

About The Position

INNOMARK is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Purchaser specializing in print media, paperboard, and paper manufacturing. The role manages end-to-end sourcing of paper substrates, corrugated materials, and print services that support manufacturing operations. INNOMARK develops, produces, and delivers visual marketing solutions for brands and retailers, using in-house design, engineering, printing, manufacturing, and fulfillment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in print manufacturing, commercial printing, or paper packaging.
Deep understanding of paper grades, manufacturing processes such as corrugated, folding carton, and flexible packaging, and print pre-press through finishing.
Strong experience using ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite, for inventory management and purchase order creation.
Proven ability to navigate volatile commodity markets and build strong vendor partnerships.
Familiarity with FSC, SFI, and PEFC certifications.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and onboard paper mills, brokers, commercial printers, and converters.
Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and cost variance, and conduct vendor reviews.
Review production specifications to select suitable paper stocks based on attributes such as GSM, caliper, brightness, finish, and coating, and ensure compatibility with equipment and press runs.
Manage procurement for litho-lamination, flexographic, digital, and gravure printing processes.
Work with Quality Assurance to address paper-related defects, press downtime, and substrate failures.
Analyze manufacturing schedules to forecast paper demand and maintain Just-In-Time inventory levels.
Monitor global pulp and paper market trends, indices such as RISI, and capacity constraints to manage price volatility.
Manage raw material waste factors and optimize sheet and roll sizes to reduce production scrap.