Job Title: Print Buyer
Salary: Up to £40k pa (depending on experience)
Location: Hertfordshire/Essex
Reference: J79072
Contact:
Telephone: 0141 647 6688
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This position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which sector you are in, to :-
Board level, account management and all levels of sales vacancies –
Our divisional heads will then email your CV internally to the consultant who specialises in your exact sector, for example a category of packaging is cartons, a category of print is print management, in fact we have over 30 specialist categories. Our specialist consultant will contact you if we have a live vacancy that matches, or contact you in the near future as soon a good match to skill set and experience becomes available.
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A creative printing company is looking for a Print Buyer to join its team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for leverage knowledge and networking skills, and building sustainable supplier relationships & managing contracts with key suppliers to drive best possible results.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Sound understanding and knowledge of all print production processes.
• Previous print buying experience (a minimum of 2 years)
• Ability to manage several projects at any one time within a fast-paced environment, whilst maintaining good attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in communicating and negotiating with others.
• Team player who is able to prioritise schedules and manage own workload, highlighting any issues or concerns in a timely manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Using print knowledge, review and identity cost effective method of printing/finishing and distribution, maximising value for money, whilst maintaining quality, timings and service levels.
• Project manage multiple jobs at various production stages with brands and suppliers, including proof approval
• Produce accurate print specifications, select appropriate suppliers and request quotes.
• Review submitted costs, identify discrepancies, potential cost savings and negotiation opportunities.
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