Publishing Production Specialist – Procurement
Westermann Gruppe
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Braunschweig • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
TypeScript
About the role
- Several years of experience in the conception, design and production of book and print products
- Development and strengthening of product categories within central procurement
- Material selection, printing, paper, finishing and post-processing
- Making decisions that balance cost-effectiveness and marketability
- Close collaboration with internal specialist departments and printing partners
- Responsibility for data, process and purchasing management
- Ensuring compliance with quality and cost standards
Requirements
- Completed vocational training in graphic design or printing technology
- Professional experience in book or print production, ideally in a publishing house
- Proficient with common Office applications (e.g., MS Office)
- Commercial understanding and strong negotiation skills
- Customer-oriented and structured way of working
Benefits
- 30 days' annual leave
- Hansefit (corporate fitness program)
- Flexible working hours
- Bike leasing
- Discounted Deutschlandticket (nationwide public transport pass)
- Capital-forming benefits (vermögenswirksame Leistungen / employer savings contributions)
- Free beverages
- Discounted lunches in the company canteen
- Varied development opportunities and opportunities for further training and continuing education
- Attractive discounts within the book industry
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
graphic designprinting technologybook productionprint productionmaterial selectioncost-effectivenessmarketabilitydata managementprocess managementpurchasing management
Soft skills
negotiation skillscustomer-orientedstructured workingcollaborationdecision making
Certifications
vocational training in graphic designvocational training in printing technology