Area Sales Representative II
BlueScope
SFDC
Sourcing Analyst, Print
Staples Promotional Products
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
SFDC
About the role
- Carry out assignments to procure finished goods and services for resale, requiring specialized knowledge of the printing industry.
- Utilize online quoting tools and systems to procure print products for Staples internal customers (Sales, Sales Support).
- Develop alternative sources of supply and ensure lowest cost and best-time delivery.
- Collaborate with sales and strategic sourcing partners; obtain competitive pricing and acquire product knowledge.
- Take ownership of projects with minimal supervision; generate solutions for customer opportunities and contribute to sales.
- Gather information from sales and sales support to develop detailed specifications for various print product categories; solicit bids and quote requests.
- Negotiate with Supplier partners to deliver the best pricing, solution, and value; communicate progress to sales within established deadlines.
- Describe specifications from samples using industry tools - ruler, micrometer, loop, paper swatches, and PMS books.
- Procure finished goods and services using established suppliers or new suppliers; provide alternatives for cost savings or better solutions.
- Support internal partners (Program Sourcing, Merchandising, Supply Chain); support the NAD Business Unit.
- Resolve supplier and sales issues/concerns/requests post order; work with Sourcing Management to qualify/request new strategic suppliers.
- Proactively communicate with internal and external business partners.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in print sourcing or a related role.
- Higher Secondary or Vocational Education in Business, Print Procurement or related field.
- Proficiency in print sourcing processes and industry best practices.
- Knowledge of print product categories related to custom print manufacturing (e.g., envelopes, forms, digital print, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience in negotiating costs.
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field. (Preferred)
- 5+ years print project sourcing experience. (Preferred)
- Knowledge of systems: Noosh/Staples omniSource, Salesforce.com, Staples Anything Eform, AS400, Commerce Hub. (Preferred)
- Knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI or database software. (Preferred)
- Certification in supply chain management, production and/or procurement. (Preferred)
- Experience with e-sourcing and procurement software. (Preferred)
