Procurement

• Lead procurement of all printed materials, including books, packaging, marketing collateral, and signage
• Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with domestic and international suppliers
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs, and terms to ensure cost-effective and high-quality output
• Manage the RFQ/RFP processes to ensure competitive pricing, value-added services, and alignment with quality expectations
• Establish and oversee supplier governance frameworks, performance KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Proactively manage production risks and issues resolution across suppliers and projects
• Contribute to the development and execution of global print strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals, market expansion, and regional print capabilities
• Stay current on print industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable materials
• Determine optimal print methods (e.g., offset vs. digital) based on quantity, cost, lead time, and application
• Assess factors such as project complexity, color sensitivity, and production risk to determine when hard copy proofs or press checks are warranted
• Define and uphold quality standards for printed products and collateral, serving as the point of consultation when production quality is in question
• Collaborate with finance, inventory, and operations teams to align print procurement with demand forecast and lifecycle strategies
• Provide strategic input to inventory and demand planning through informed supplier lead times, capacity constraints, and historical print trends
• Collaborate with finance and operations to manage annual and project-specific budgets
• Track procurement spend, analyze market trends, and report on supplier performance to support informed financial and sourcing decisions
• Assess and drive savings through supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, volume leverage and alternative material sourcing and without compromising quality
• Direct responsible sourcing practices, ensuring all print suppliers comply with brand values and sustainability goals
• Work with legal and operations to ensure print materials meet all regulatory and environmental standards

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