Hybrid Vendor Management & Purchasing Specialist

Church Mutual Insurance Company; Merrill (WI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Church Mutual Insurance Company in Merrill, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced procurement professional for a hybrid role focused on vendor management and purchasing. You will liaise between procurement and business units, onboard vendors, evaluate contracts, seek savings, and support procurement systems and processes.

The position requires at least three years in purchasing, a Bachelor's degree, and strong MS Word/Excel skills, with Unit4 experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years' purchasing or vendor management experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with procurement technology, PO workflows, invoice matching, receiving, and supplier data management preferred.
• Unit4 experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between procurement and business units for vendor management and purchasing.
• Facilitate vendor onboarding and evaluation/approval workflow of contracts.
• Track vendor performance and ensure compliance; seek cost savings.
• Procure goods/services at best price and service levels; research alternatives.
• Support procurement systems, including PO management, onboarding, and supplier data maintenance.
• Assist employees with procurement processes, roles, and responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unit4

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Church Mutual Insurance Company in Merrill, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced procurement professional for a hybrid role focused on vendor management and purchasing. You will liaise between procurement and business units, onboard vendors, evaluate contracts, seek savings, and support procurement systems and processes.

The position requires at least three years in purchasing, a Bachelor's degree, and strong MS Word/Excel skills, with Unit4 experience preferred.