Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Purchasing Agent
Location : Chanhassen, MN
Job Type : Contract
Compensation : $35-45/hr
Industry: Marketing Solutions

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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent specializing in outside services for a leading provider in the direct mail and print production industry. This role focuses on sourcing print-related purchases to minimize total cost of ownership, reduce risk, optimize supplier performance, and support business objectives. If you have deep expertise in direct mail, lettershop, print, and fulfillment, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

Job Description
As a Purchasing Agent, you will manage sourcing and procurement for outside print services, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with cross-functional leaders to understand and execute category requirements.
• Requesting and evaluating quotes, reviewing estimates, and finalizing project pricing.
• Building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships, including selection, negotiation, and performance evaluation.
• Researching alternative products and suppliers as needed.
• Creating purchase orders in ERP systems and managing outsourced services for compliance and quality.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for non-standard products and supporting internal teams.
• Resolving issues quickly and maintaining accurate transaction records.
• Mentoring team members and providing backup support for other purchasing agents.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

• 7+ years of experience in outside services within direct mail, lettershop, print, or fulfillment.
• Bachelors degree in a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of direct mail workflow, envelope manufacturing, conventional and digital printing, finishing processes, and lettershop operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using ERP systems for purchasing.

Preferred:

• Experience mentoring or training team members.
• Familiarity with Monarch ERP system.
• Proven ability to research and implement alternative sourcing strategies.

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your familys needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:

How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! ****To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once weve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!

Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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\nCompany Description

Our promise is simple. DAHL has proven year after year that we are flexible, consistent and easy to work with, which is why our clients and consultants have stayed with us, and we've continued to grow throughout the years.

Our clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.

Company Description

Our promise is simple. DAHL has proven year after year that we are flexible, consistent and easy to work with, which is why our clients and consultants have stayed with us, and we've continued to grow throughout the years.\r\n \r\nOur clients know they can depend on our efforts, as we hold their priorities in high regard. We genuinely care about each and every relationship and promise to work with the utmost of respect, integrity and high energy, as we continually strive to build long-term relationships.