• Lead procurement of all printed materials, including books, packaging, marketing collateral, and signage • Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with domestic and international suppliers • Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs, and terms to ensure cost-effective and high-quality output • Manage the RFQ/RFP processes to ensure competitive pricing, value-added services, and alignment with quality expectations • Establish and oversee supplier governance frameworks, performance KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives • Proactively manage production risks and issues resolution across suppliers and projects • Contribute to the development and execution of global print strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals, market expansion, and regional print capabilities • Stay current on print industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable materials • Determine optimal print methods (e.g., offset vs. digital) based on quantity, cost, lead time, and application • Assess factors such as project complexity, color sensitivity, and production risk to determine when hard copy proofs or press checks are warranted • Define and uphold quality standards for printed products and collateral, serving as the point of consultation when production quality is in question • Collaborate with finance, inventory, and operations teams to align print procurement with demand forecast and lifecycle strategies • Provide strategic input to inventory and demand planning through informed supplier lead times, capacity constraints, and historical print trends • Collaborate with finance and operations to manage annual and project-specific budgets • Track procurement spend, analyze market trends, and report on supplier performance to support informed financial and sourcing decisions • Assess and drive savings through supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, volume leverage and alternative material sourcing and without compromising quality • Direct responsible sourcing practices, ensuring all print suppliers comply with brand values and sustainability goals • Work with legal and operations to ensure print materials meet all regulatory and environmental standards