Procurement Specialist

Our client, a leading organization in the manufacturing and supply chain industry, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Maplewood, MN. As a Procurement Specialist, you will leading strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives supporting Filing & Chemical Services, Third-Party Manufacturing, and Hard Goods categories across the United States and Canada.

Job Title: Procurement Category Specialist – Filing & Chemical Services

Location: Maplewood, MN (Hybrid, 4 days onsite)(LOCAL ONLY!)

Pay Range: $37.00/HR + Benefits

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

Job Function:

• 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

Required Qualifications:
 

• 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.

• 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.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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. We look forward to speaking with you!

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. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. 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.