Procurement Specialist

About the role

Our client, a leading organization in the manufacturing and supply chain industry, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Maplewood, MN.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives supporting Filing & Chemical Services, Third-Party Manufacturing, and Hard Goods categories across the United States and Canada.
• Own assigned procurement categories involving chemical services, third-party manufacturing, filing products, and hard goods suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost savings, working capital improvements, and long-term value creation.
• Develop and execute category strategies that support procurement savings goals and supply continuity.
• Drive supplier consolidation initiatives to reduce complexity, improve performance, and mitigate supply risk.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Identify and implement sourcing solutions involving dual sourcing, supplier optimization, risk mitigation, and supply continuity.
• Analyze procurement data, pricing trends, and market conditions to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Negotiate and manage complex commercial agreements including: Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Consignment programs, Formula-based pricing agreements, Feedstock and index-based pricing, Tier II supplier analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience within manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing plants, production facilities, or industrial operations.
• 5+ years of supplier negotiations with measurable cost savings achievements.
• Experience negotiating contracts with supplier leadership, account managers, directors, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including cost analysis, pricing evaluation, and contract management.
• Experience using SAP, procurement systems, pricing tools, and business analytics.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience:
• Chemical manufacturing procurement.
• Third-party manufacturing or contract manufacturing experience.
• Industrial products, hard goods, or engineered products sourcing.
• Commodity, feedstock, or index-based pricing models.
• Supplier consolidation and working capital initiatives.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites or business divisions.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and tools.

Benefits

• If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity.
• About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.
• ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win.
• We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.
• We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Pay

Pay Range: $37.00/HR + Benefits

Schedule

Contract Duration: 6-Months W2 Contract, potential to extend, strong potential for full-time conversion (NO C2C!)