Purchasing Manager - Children's, Callisto and Custom Publishing
Sourcebooks
OtherFull Time$85k - $90k
- Location
- Naperville, IL (Hybrid)
- Posted
- September 25, 2026
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Role overview
Help bring the next generation of books to readers. As Purchasing Manager for Children's, Callisto, and Custom Publishing, you'll drive day-to-day print buying across a dynamic portfolio, optimizing cost, quality, and speed to market, while leading and developing a high-performing team that turns great ideas into beautifully made books.
The location for this position can be hybrid or remote in New York or Naperville, Illinois or remote based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.
What you'll do
- Lead the end-to-end print-buying and manufacturing process for an exciting portfolio of books and custom projects.
- Oversee forecasting, vendor sourcing, bidding, press scheduling, print quantities, and on-time delivery while balancing cost, quality, and speed to market.
- Lead, support, and develop a team of print buyers by setting priorities, removing obstacles, building cross-training opportunities, and coaching team members toward greater ownership of their work and vendor relationships.
- Working closely with Data, Inventory, Fulfillment, Sales, Editorial, Design, and Production, you'll drive process improvements, manage vendor relationships, support custom and novelty-format product development, and provide reporting and insights that improve manufacturing efficiency and business performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience in print purchasing, print buying, or manufacturing within book publishing or a related consumer products industry.
- 2+ years of experience supervising, training, or coaching a purchasing or production team.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary range: $85,000 - $90,000.
- Starting pay is determined based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education.
- Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program.
- Benefits include, but are not limited to: Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.
Application Information
- Please submit your resume, salary requirements, and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role.
- Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
- Show your passion and creativity – we're looking for someone who's as enthusiastic about this opportunity as we are!