The Creative Project Production and Purchasing Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting high-volume requests from various strategic partners and managing print-on-demand portals. This role involves planning, executing, and overseeing production projects, ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, and high-quality outputs across multiple mediums.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Support and Oversight:- Coordinate and oversee the production and fulfillment of print materials for various projects and events.
- Work closely with creative and content teams to understand project requirements and ensure alignment with objectives.
- Manage the planning, execution, and production processes for both standard and wide-format printing projects.
Vendor Management:- Identify and engage with vendors and print-on-demand portals to fulfill high-volume print requests.
- Research and evaluate products, materials, equipment, and services needed for projects.
- Provide cost estimates and turnaround times for potential options, ensuring cost efficiencies and adherence to project timelines.
Collaboration and Communication:- Act as a liaison between creative and content leads, Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Finance teams, and external vendors.
- Facilitate communication to ensure project specifications are met and deadlines are achieved.
- Handle rush requests and prioritize tasks based on project needs and timelines.
Quality Assurance:- Oversee the quality of printed materials to ensure they meet the required standards and specifications.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes for in-house and outsourced print projects.
Reporting and Documentation:- Maintain accurate records of project progress, costs, and vendor performance.
- Prepare reports on project status, budget utilization, and other key metrics as required.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in project production, purchasing, or a related role within a creative or print production environment.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of print production processes and materials.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software.
- Knowledge of cost analysis and vendor negotiation.
