Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

Purchasing Manager - Children's, Callisto and Custom Publishing

Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

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Full-time

About the Role

At Sourcebooks, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Media/Publishing space, Publishing books that change lives through innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

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. The annual salary range for this role is $85,000 - $90,000. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both Sourcebooks and the candidate’s qualifications. What you’ll do: As Purchasing Manager for Children’s, Callisto, and Custom Publishing, you’ll lead the end-to-end print-buying and manufacturing process for an exciting portfolio of books and custom projects. You’ll oversee forecasting, vendor sourcing, bidding, press scheduling, print quantities, and on-time delivery while balancing cost, quality, and speed to market. You’ll 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.

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Requirements

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.

Benefits

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Sourcebooks

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Sourcebooks's workplace

Sourcebooks is the seventh largest book publisher in the U.S. We publish bestselling books in all categories including children’s, romance, mystery, literary fiction, thrillers, fantasy, young adult, cookbooks, journals, and more. We’re a mission-driven organization that changes lives through books, using an entrepreneurial business model to invest in employee growth and innovation. Our commitment to our authors, booksellers, employees, and industry partners leads to industry-defying book sales year over year, creating lasting impact.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Sourcebooks's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Sourcebooks is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Professional Development, Work Environment, Workplace Culture. For this role specifically, benefits include: 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. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Fearless Innovation and Genuine Partnership Mentality and Mission-Centered Work.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Investing in Employee Growth and Partnership Over Hierarchy.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.

Sourcebooks currently has 3 open positions. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/sourcebooks/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Sourcebooks's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.