Innodata Inc.

Senior Book Buyer

Remote - United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$35k-$40kDetected 16 days ago

Data EngineeringLLMsValuationSupply ChainLogisticsVendor ManagementProcurementInventory ManagementFreight Forwarding

About the role

Innodata is seeking an experienced Academic Book Procurement & Logistics Lead to build and scale a global sourcing and distribution operation for used and academic books.
You will own the full procurement lifecycle - from identifying and negotiating with suppliers to managing international freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and inventory.
This role requires deep knowledge of the global used academic book ecosystem and the operational expertise to build scalable, reliable sourcing partnerships that can grow with the business.

Proven ability to negotiate complex vendor contracts and build strategic sourcing partnerships at scale
Build and manage a global network of suppliers including universities, libraries, wholesalers, distributors, used-book marketplaces, and academic publishers

10+ years of experience in used-book, academic publishing, library acquisitions, or book distribution industries
Experience with academic publishers (Pearson, McGraw-Hill, Cengage, Springer, Wiley, Elsevier)
Hands-on experience with inventory management systems, ISBN/cataloging, and used-book grading standards

The expected hourly salary range for this position is $35- $40 p/hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Ability to build from scratch - this is a builder role requiring entrepreneurial thinking and operational execution

Proven track record sourcing and procuring large volumes of academic books across multiple countries

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