Print Buyer

Print Buyer 

Production - Print Services

Salaried, Exempt Position
masterworks.agency

General Description:

The Print Buyer is responsible for controlling the flow and quality of all assigned print work through the agency to our clients, working directly with the Client Services, Project Management, Creative and Production teams.  The Print Buyer will oversee the work of 5-10 specific clients throughout the production process while ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages production of projects from creative to completion.
• Reviews all job specifications for an effective and most economical way to produce the project. 
• Solicits competitive bids for jobs from pre-screened vendors.
• Coordinates the scheduling of jobs with pre-screened vendors.
• Review press-readiness of all jobs.
• Works with the Print Production Director and Client Services to determine solutions as production issues arise and determine appropriate compensation (discount) when necessary.
• Review and approve vendor invoices and postal documentation.
• Provides weekly reports to the Print Production Director detailing the status of their jobs.
• Maintains proper timing while jobs are in the internal process.
• Ability to clearly articulate and communicate job specifications throughout the life of the job.
• Flexibility and adherence to new processes and procedures.
• Maintain efficient time management, in keeping with assigned billable hours.

Position Requirements

Technical Competencies:

• Understanding of print production processes or other relevant experience
• Teachable with a desire to full understand and embrace the agency and all areas of print management
• Excellent org skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi task and negotiate priorities
• Proficient in computer use and learn/build on existing skills
• Intermediate skills in word processing and beginner/intermediate skills in spreadsheet software as appropriate to MW usage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure with limited supervision at peak performance
• Strong team player with positive attitude

Behavioral Competencies:

• Continuous Learning

• Initiative and Risk Taking

• Integrity

• Self-Mastery

• Problem Solving

• Collaboration

• Communication

• Innovation and Change

• Responsive to Customer Needs

• Diversity

• Resource Maximization

• Planning and Organization

• Stewardship 

• Quality Results

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years in an Agency environment or directly related experience

Educational Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent additional experience