Manager, Purchasing

At Imagine we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovative teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let’s Imagine a better way together.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating site procurement activities including establishing pricing and driving cost savings through common platforms. This role optimizes the supply chain through systematic support and ensures that the purchase and procurement of goods support quality, cost, delivery, and service level standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Active member of the site operations team and key liaison between the enterprise and site procurement activities
• Orchestrates all procurement related activities for the site
• Manages procurement policies, procedures, and objectives to procure resources and supplies at the lowest total cost consistent with approved quality and delivery standards
• Manages supplier relationships within the site, including day-to-day negotiations on conflicts, prices, deliveries and/or specifications
• Manages compliance to agreements and scope. Manages and executes contract agreements at a local level
• Evaluates business challenges and takes action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
• Ensures proper staffing to meet the needs of the department
• Utilizes recruiting and select tools/processes to build organization talent
• Evaluates employee performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with company policy
• Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
• Creates opportunities for career growth and progression
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages a staff of buyers
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, or related field or applicable experience
• 8 years of procurement experience within a similar industry, including a leadership role
• Meticulously organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask; an independent and flexible problem solver who can cope positively with ambiguity while maintaining strong attention to detail and speed
• Strong people manager and developer of people with vendor management skills
• Exceptional and demonstrated proficiency in relationship-building and contract negotiations.
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and contract management.
  
  

Preferred Characteristics Of Position

• Drives for high performance, takes responsibility, and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty
• Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way
• Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks
• Gathers relevant information, identifies key issues, compares data from various sources; draws appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge RFQ process
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite or related software (PowerPoint) and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  

The national pay range for this role is $85,000 to $110,000/annually. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program. Imagine offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

Imagine is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Diversity and Inclusion are not just a checked box, it is a critical part of our commitment to deliver innovative solutions to our clients and provide a great place to work for our entire Imagine family. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.