Print Buyer

Job Description

The Job

Home Box Office, Inc. seeks a Print Buyer for the HBO General Inc.-Design & Production department. The Print Buyer is responsible for the managing and executing of the print procurement for the D+P Production department to ensure the highest quality and representation of the brand.

The Daily
• Estimate and purchase all print jobs per WarnerMedia procurement policies.
• Adhere to WarnerMedia-approved vendor list, and obtain Director and manager approval for external list.
• Use project software workflow tool daily to update projects and time sheets.
• Incorporate manager's approvals on all high-profile projects throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Adhere to business partner's budget; communicating estimate changes for approval throughout the life cycle of a project.
• Collaborate with art directors and printers regarding project specifications.
• Suggest creative solutions and format ideas; provide templates from printers.
• Research and provide guidance and comps on paper selections.
• Manage projects through color, design, copy edit and business partners' approvals for Program Marketing and Brand Advertising campaigns.
• Obtain sign-off on all proofs from release of files to printer through approvals to print.
• Alert account team and business partners if deadlines cannot be met.
• Resolve issues with design files with the art director.
• Manage issues with printer proofing and executions.
• Determine schedules, outline deadlines and communicate updates to ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate with the fulfillment coordinator postal approvals, fulfillment projects and shipping.
• Prepare weekly status, print purchase and jobs to close reports; attend daily status meetings.
• Attend press okays and assembly on all high-profile projects to ensure premium production.
• Attend seminars to broaden knowledge to keep relevant within industry and share for the development of D+P expertise.
• Manage all estimates and approvals associated with purchases.
• Acquire approval on all changes in cost estimates per WarnerMedia Procurement policy.
• Provide fulfillment coordinator with accurate invoice and required backup to process invoices.

The Essentials
• 5 years' experience in purchasing print within a corporate or agency setting
• Proficient in all types of print production (digital, offset, Web printing) includes finishing (die-cutting, foil stamping, embossing, etc.)
• Strong negotiation, customer service and project management skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes, develop solutions and handle deadline pressure
• Excellent organization, time-management, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in I-Procurement, Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbn76y-18-118-140-108-42 in your application.