Indirect Procurement Manager – Manufacturing

Boulder Connect; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Connect in Fargo, ND is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management for non-production categories including MRO, facilities, IT, and professional services. You will develop category strategies and drive cost savings while maintaining quality and compliance.

The role partners with operations, finance, and engineering to analyze spend, consolidate suppliers, and promote scalable procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and executing RFx processes.
• Ability to analyze spend data and optimize supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of policy and regulatory compliance in procurement.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier management for non-production categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, and professional services.
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize procurement outcomes.
• Conduct RFx events, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring quality and service standards.
• Partner with operations, finance, and engineering to analyze spend, consolidate suppliers, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support the development of scalable procurement processes and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a people-first culture, fostering collaboration and growth within the organization.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

RFx execution

Spend analysis

Policy compliance

Job description

• Lead sourcing and supplier management for non-production categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, and professional services.


• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize procurement outcomes.


• Conduct RFx events, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring quality and service standards.


• Partner with operations, finance, and engineering to analyze spend, consolidate suppliers, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.


• Support the development of scalable procurement processes and promote continuous improvement initiatives.


• Contribute to a people-first culture, fostering collaboration and growth within the organization.

Role:

Indirect Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier management for non-production categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, and professional services.


• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize procurement outcomes.


• Conduct RFx events, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while ensuring quality and service standards.


• Partner with operations, finance, and engineering to analyze spend, consolidate suppliers, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.


• Support the development of scalable procurement processes and promote continuous improvement initiatives.


• Contribute to a people-first culture, fostering collaboration and growth within the organization.

Qualifications And Skills

• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management skills.


• Experience in developing procurement strategies and executing RFx processes.


• Ability to analyze spend data and optimize supplier relationships.


• Knowledge of policy and regulatory compliance in procurement.


• Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.


• Commitment to continuous improvement and process development.