Senior Procurement Manager - Print
Core
Manage end-to-end procurement for offset and digital printing and paper across US, UK, EU, LATAM, and Asian markets to deliver cost reductions and strategic category intelligence.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Physical Manufacturing/Supply Chain)
Builds
Global print and paper supply chain partnerships and sourcing strategies
Domain
Publishing industry + Physical Manufacturing (Printing & Paper)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, Supplier management, Contract negotiation, RFQ/RFP/RFI process management, Market trend analysis, Change management, Project management, Analytical capabilities, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
German language fluency
Technologies
SAP/Ariba
Responsibilities
Manage relationships with key print and paper suppliers; Design and execute best-in-class sourcing strategies; Develop and manage RFQ/RFP/RFI processes and negotiate long-term pricing; Research and evaluate potential vendors for suitability and sustainability; Monitor supplier performance and quality against contract terms; Analyze internal and external KPIs to identify improvement solutions; Supervise and direct work activities of Procurement Managers and Specialists.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership