Senior Buyer

AAA • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

This Sr. Buyer role is centered on print production, managing all print‑related procurement from concept through delivery, while providing support across broader procurement and sourcing activities. This position ensures the production of high‑quality, cost‑effective, and timely printed materials and also fulfills standard buyer responsibilities that support overall procurement operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years procurement experience, preferably in print production buying.
• Familiarity with procurement laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong supplier negotiation experience.
• Print industry knowledge and cost analysis capability.
• Contract administration strength.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite and familiarity with Oracle Fusion Procurement and Oracle Fusion Cloud Inventory/Warehouse Management.
• Ability to tour supplier facilities and assess operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage print projects from concept development through production, ensuring value, quality, and timely delivery.
• Coordinate external suppliers for printed materials, direct mail, promotional items, signage, packaging, and large format graphics.
• Estimate print projects, evaluate capabilities, and manage supplier relationships.
• Attend creative briefings, internal status meetings, and press checks as required.
• Manage and verify print specifications, proofs, file transfers, change orders, production schedules, and QC of delivered materials.
• Maintain and manage inventory of print-related stock items.
• Ensure all projects meet requirements for quality, cost, and schedule.
• Reconcile print job billing and process invoices.
• Apply knowledge of graphic arts, color reproduction, and printing processes (web, sheetfed, screen, digital).
• Develop sourcing strategies and vendor solutions for print and additional categories.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements.
• Partner with business units to understand initiatives and support procurement planning.
• Maintain supplier performance monitoring for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Work cross-functionally with AAA Clubs and National for combined sourcing opportunities.
• Follow and enforce Procurement Policies across business units.
• Provide operational support and assume leadership responsibilities as needed.
• Guide departments on procurement requirements and resolve purchase request conflicts.
• Decide when to accept or return discrepant shipments.
• Analyze spend, documentation, and supplier performance.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and procurement escalations.
• Maintain vendor and item master data and ensure accuracy of requisitions and POs.

Benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level