Resource Label Group, LLC is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With twenty-seven locations across the U.S. and Canada, Resource Label Group provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.

As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for purchasing of materials related to projects according to customer specifications and estimates. In addition, this role is responsible for the purchase of materials, goods and services as needed to complete the planned projects and other purchases as required to maintain inventory and supplies for plant operations.

• Review customer specifications and the estimate to prepare detailed job instructions for manufacturing operations.
• Communicate with customer service, sales, production, and our vendors regarding job specifications, work-in-process, and outsourced items.
• Complete understanding of paper and other substrates for litho, flexo, and wide format operations.
• Initiate purchase orders to internal/external suppliers for all goods and services.
• Maintain a visible schedule and communicate any variation from the original statement of work to the appropriate parties.
• Serve as a liaison between our internal/external vendors and our internal/external clients.
• Negotiate on behalf of the company in accordance with guidelines to achieve savings through best purchasing practices.
• Maintain pricing tables for commodity items like paper and other consumables to always reflect the current market. Work closely with paper distributors to stay ahead of price changes and note trends.
• Some local travel may be required (less than 10%)
• Contribute during any production meeting or planning meeting.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Practice all job, department and company safety procedures.
• Practice all job-related ISO 9001 quality procedures.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient MS Office skills, including working knowledge of Excel and data entry skills.
• In-depth knowledge of printing, packaging, bindery, and flexo manufacturing operations.
• Solid understanding of impositions and layouts as they pertain to offset, digital, and flexo workflows, including bindery and finishing processes.
• Must possess excellent type written, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Established skills in accuracy, organization, meeting deadlines and working in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support all other departments within the company.

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases