Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make. We're globally recognized for our innovation, and we're A Great Place to Work-Certified company! INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more.

Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members. We're actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.

Join us in coloring a safe and sustainable future!

Job Description

This role offers a range of $65,000 to $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications such as experience, education, certifications, and skills, as well as geographic considerations. This role supports the procurement and sourcing of materials and services across INX and its affiliates, while managing day-to-day supplier interactions, maintaining procurement master data accuracy, and tracking price and index movements to ensure data integrity and cost transparency. It's a key connection between Procurement, Supply Chain, and internal business teams to help optimize supplier performance and material cost visibility.

As a Procurement Specialist, your responsibilities include:

• Maintain and update SAP material master data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with INX procurement and reporting standards
• Assist in purchasing goods, materials, and services on terms that align with INX's best interests while ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures
• Track and compile supplier pricing data, cost indices, and market trends to support Procurement in evaluating cost movements and supplier competitiveness
• Support the development and maintenance of vendor scorecards, monitoring supplier quality, service, contract compliance, and rebate activity
• Support Procurement, Planning, Production, R&D, Legal, and Quality teams through consistent communication and data sharing to ensure alignment and problem resolution
• Stay informed on supplier and market conditions impacting material availability, pricing, and risk to proactively inform sourcing decisions
• Maintain steady contact with INX sites and vendors to coordinate material flow, improve responsiveness, and sustain alignment across departments
• Generate and distribute procurement reports and dashboards on pricing trends, supplier KPIs, and material cost visibility using SAP, Power BI, and Excel.
• Recommend improvements to enhance data integrity, cost efficiency, and operational flow. Participate in team initiatives focused on process optimization and fiscal discipline.

Qualifications

To perform your job as expected, you will be required to:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or similar discipline or equivalent OJT working experience.
• Have 2+ years of procurement experience in a production environment
• Demonstrate experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes
• Possess a successful track record of utilizing problem-solving methods to continuously improve quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Strong analytical, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Robust organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Possess strong planning and negotiation skills

In addition to these qualifications, we will consider it a plus if you have:

• Have experience using SAP and Power BI

Additional Information

We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.

Don't just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture. Embark on your Colorful Career with us!

We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.