Job Title: Senior Sourcing Specialist- Print (Print Buyer)
Reports To: Associate Director, Sourcing
FLSA Status: Full Time - Salaried, Exempt
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Summary of Position:
The Senior Sourcing Specialist-Print leads the day-to-day print sourcing operations (print buying) and executes strategies to deliver against client initiatives. A high degree of print and fulfillment expertise, both from technical and industry are necessary. An in-depth understanding of the commercial print landscape and third-party supplier partners is highly desirable, while building great relationships with clients, suppliers and teammates is imperative to deliver against goals and strategies. The position requires daily analysis and assessment of print specifications to ensure client goals and value are at the core focus. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
Key Responsibilities and Attributes:
- Assist in developing, leading, and executing strategic promotional sourcing strategies, including industry RFPs to deliver against goals and objectives
- Collaborate with project managers and subject matter experts daily to consult, advise and guide on client initiatives
- Responsible for overall day-to-day supplier relationship and performance management with supplier base to exceed sourcing goals, objectives and KPIs
- Champion sourcing processes and execution processes are streamlined, consistent and implemented companywide
- Collaborate with leadership to identify, qualify and implement new supplier partners in the promotional industry
- Conduct on-going suppliers, industry and spend analysis to optimize cost savings, innovation, and process improvements
- Work with leadership contract negotiations and statement of works with supplier partners
- Extremely organized and communicate well with others across various divisions within the company
- Ability to identify and provide conflict resolution and solutions to challenges and issues
- Other duties assigned as needed
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (pep) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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