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Manitou Bf; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness activities

Job summary

Manitou Group is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and oversee ERP-driven sourcing activities in Yankton, SD. You will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.

The role emphasizes supplier evaluation, contract coordination, and routine procurement documentation. A Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field is preferred, with 1–3 years of purchasing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or similar discipline preferred.
• Experience in purchasing practices and procedures (1–3 years).
• ERP systems familiarity and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to meet quality, price, and delivery requirements.
• Evaluate suppliers on quality, price, reliability, and total cost.
• Develop reliable sources of supply and optimize annual purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with Sourcing on standard purchase orders and contracts to balance cost and quality.
• Communicate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Shipping and other departments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

SME capability

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP knowledge

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor degree in business, supply chain, or similar

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Under the supervision of the Materials Planning Supervisor, establish and maintain effective and ethical business relationships with suppliers for all types of materials, supplies, services, and equipment required by the Manitou Company. Must be able to manage vendors and parts (70%) in order to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services that meet all our quality requirements at the best possible cost.

Perform a key role as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (30%) ensuring all users are appropriately skilled and comfortable to navigate company tools effectively. The key member will work with leadership to promote alignment with strategic initiatives, as well as identify needs for knowledge sharing which includes developing, implementing and communicating company objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage supplier relationships to ensure suppliers are capable of supplying needed materials, supplies, services, and equipment that satisfy quality, price, and delivery requirements.

Evaluate current and prospective suppliers in terms of quality, price, reliability, on-time delivery, and total cost.

Develop reliable sources of supply, minimize total costs of purchased goods, and simplify purchasing operations by establishing and managing annual purchase agreements.

Works with the corporate Sourcing team regarding terms of annual purchase agreements, standard purchase orders, and other contracts to achieve the best mix of quality, price, discounts, and other costs.

Maintain effective verbal and written communications with Engineering, manufacturing, Quality Control, Shipping/Receiving, and all other departments in order to perform primary responsibilities.

Initiate routine documentation and transactions for procurement of goods and services in accordance with approved procedures and management directions.

Conduct required correspondence with vendors to obtain quotations, expedite deliveries, and monitor status of vendor activities, effect cancellations, and change purchase orders.

Develop and prepare reports on a periodic and “as needed” basis to reflect the status and performance level of purchasing activities, vendor progress, and other assigned activities.

Perform on-going analysis of purchasing procedures to simplify operations of purchasing and suppliers.

Recommend and revise material to reflect nuances or enhancements in internal processes.

Collaborates with internal sites/departments to improve business processes related to employee training and product support.

Encourage participation and open communication by providing regular feedback of new technology and processes to the users as well as upper management.

EXPERIENCE:

One to three years of progressive experience in purchasing practices and procedures.

EXPERTISE:

Strategic understanding of purchasing practices/procedures

Ability/Willingness to be an effective Subject Matter Expert (SME) in related specialties or categories.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required

Working knowledge of manufacturing, i.e., machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

Able to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Demonstrate ability to exercise good judgment; must be a self‑motivated and have initiative

Strong computer skills, MS Office experience (specifically Excel) or Google workspace (specifically Sheets)

Demonstrated ability to work with people inside and outside of the organization successfully

Must possess excellent customer service skills, dedicated, and dependable

Working knowledge and skills of an ERP system and related module components.

Must be able to adapt to changing needs in an ERP system and foster change, overcome resistance and positively promote organizational objectives.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor degree in business, supply chain, or similar discipline preferred

Industry Experience (Preferred)

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

Internal communication with operations and supply chain.

External communication with suppliers and vendors.

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Base Pay Range betweeen $26.50 – $34.00 per hour plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics
  • *Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located onsite in Yankton, South Dakota
  • The position is onsite Monday-Thursday and would have the flexibility of bein either onsite or remote on Friday’s after onboading is completed
• Travel Requirements There could be periodic travel opportunities locally up to 5%
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status.