Promotions Buyer and Jr Project Manager

Job Description

Job description

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

We are a leading printing company known for delivering high-quality promotional products and

print solutions. We're seeking a Promotional Print Buyer / Project Manager with strong

project management skills to join our team. If you have experience in procurement for

promotional products, have a keen eye for detail, and possess the organizational skills to manage

print projects effectively, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Summary:

The Promotional Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply

chain of promotional materials and printed products. This role also involves managing various

projects related to the production and delivery of promotional campaigns and print projects. You

will ensure that projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality

standards, collaborating closely with internal teams and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase promotional products (e.g., printed materials, custom items, and
• branded merchandise) based on customer requirements and project specifications.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, and contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-
• effective procurement and high-quality product delivery.
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure timely execution of print projects,
• monitoring quality and deadlines.
• Collaborate with the marketing, design, and sales teams to ensure promotional materials
• align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end project management of print and promotional campaigns, from
• initial order quoting to final delivery.
• Track inventory levels of promotional products and printed materials, ensuring
• appropriate stock for upcoming campaigns and minimizing excess.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards throughout the sourcing and production
• processes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and external partners to ensure
• reliable and efficient service.
• Provide status updates to internal teams and clients, resolving any issues that arise during
• production or delivery.
• Analyze project costs, preparing reports on spending and vendor performance to inform
• future buying decisions.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, sourcing innovative materials and products that align
• with current market demands.
• Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a promotional buying or procurement role,
• preferably within the printing industry. Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
• simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Experience with print production processes and knowledge of promotional products
• commonly used in marketing campaigns.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to work with suppliers to obtain competitive
• pricing and favorable terms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with promotional product buying software (ASI or SAGE).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate
• effectively across teams and with vendors.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to changes in production or client requirements.
• Preferred:
• Experience working in a printing company or with print-specific procurement processes.
• Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with print industry software (CRM and MIS systems, design programs like
• Adobe Creative Suite).
• Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in an innovative and collaborative environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-paced printing company.
  
  

If you're passionate about sourcing promotional products and managing projects in the printing industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
  
  

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
  
  

Work Location: In person