Procurement Manager

DSJ Global; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a hands-on Procurement Manager to lead purchasing and sourcing across a multi-site manufacturing operation in the Albany/St. Cloud, MN area.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and support inventory and production needs to drive cost, quality, and service improvements. This role offers leadership responsibility, mentorship of the purchasing team, and close collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to optimize the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent procurement/supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience across multiple manufacturing sites or plant locations is required.
• People leadership experience preferred, including mentoring or managing procurement teams.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement and sourcing activities to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, and performance reviews.
• Partner with Operations, Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams.
• Identify cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization opportunities.
• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and market conditions to mitigate supply risk.
• Support inventory management while balancing service levels and working capital.
• Analyze spending trends and procurement performance metrics to drive decisions.
• Mentor and develop members of the purchasing team.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Location: Albany/St. Cloud, MN Area (Onsite)

Compensation: $90,000-$115,000 base salary + bonus

About the Opportunity

A growing manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead purchasing and sourcing activities across a multi-site operation. This role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, supporting inventory and production requirements, and driving cost, quality, and service improvements throughout the supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on procurement professional looking to expand their leadership responsibilities and make a visible impact within a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement and sourcing activities to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, and performance reviews.
• Partner closely with Operations, Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.
• Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, and market conditions to mitigate supply risk.
• Support inventory management initiatives while balancing service levels and working capital objectives.
• Analyze spending trends and procurement performance metrics to drive informed decision-making.
• Mentor and develop members of the purchasing team as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent procurement/supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting procurement across multiple manufacturing sites or plant locations is required.
• Prior people leadership experience strongly preferred, including mentoring, managing, or developing procurement/purchasing team members.
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience partnering with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems and utilizing procurement metrics to drive performance.