Senior Purchasing Specialist

Innomark Communications • Fairfield, OH

1h

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. The position is presented as “Purchasing Agent – Print & Paper Packaging.”

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience specifically within print manufacturing, commercial printing, or paper packaging.
• Deep understanding of paper grades and manufacturing processes, including corrugated, folding carton, and flexible packaging.
• Understanding of print processes from 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.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and cost modeling.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative), and PEFC certifications.

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 regular vendor reviews.
• Review production specifications to determine appropriate paper stocks based on characteristics such as GSM, caliper, brightness, finish, and coating, for manufacturing equipment and press runs.
• Manage procurement for litho-lamination, flexographic, digital, and gravure printing processes.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve paper-related defects, press downtime, and substrate failures.
• Analyze manufacturing schedules to forecast paper demand and maintain Just-In-Time inventory levels.
• Track global pulp and paper market trends, indices such as RISI, and capacity constraints to proactively manage price volatility.
• Manage raw material waste factors and optimize sheet and roll sizes to minimize production scrap.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior