Procurement Manager

Sappi Papier Holding; Cloquet (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials across mill operations. You will drive cost savings, manage supplier performance, and partner with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and leading the on-site procurement team while ensuring ISO compliance and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 8–10 years of procurement or relevant business experience.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities to support mill operations, ensuring efficiency and results.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned commodity categories.
• Analyze spend, drive cost reductions, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and supplier terms.
• Provide leadership and direction to the on-site procurement team.
• Manage supplier performance, relationships, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with stakeholders to support sourcing plans, RFIs/RFPs, and business cases.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, sustainability initiatives, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional influence

SAP/ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview:

Sappi North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to serve as the primary liaison between Central Procurement and mill operations. This role leads sourcing strategies, manages procurement for direct and indirect materials and services, and drives cost savings and supplier performance in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement activities to support mill operations, ensuring efficiency and results


• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned commodity categories


• Analyze spend, drive cost reductions, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives


• Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and supplier terms


• Provide leadership and direction to the on-site procurement team


• Manage supplier performance, relationships, and continuous improvement efforts


• Partner with stakeholders to support sourcing plans, RFIs/RFPs, and business cases


• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, sustainability initiatives, and company policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field


• 8–10 years of procurement or relevant business experience


• Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills


• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results


• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred

Ideal Candidate:

A strategic, results-driven leader with strong sourcing expertise, capable of optimizing spend, leading teams, and building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.