Procurement Manager - Category Industrial Goods & Services

Agropur Cooperative; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative seeks a Procurement Manager - Suppliers to lead strategic sourcing for capital equipment across US sites in Appleton, WI and Eden Prairie, MN. You will partner with Engineering, Legal, and Supply Chain to craft value-driven deals and optimized supplier arrangements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in strategic sourcing with complex RFPs, and occasional travel across US/Canada. A strong cost-control mindset and contract leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in strategic sourcing across large orgs.
• Experience leading complex RFPs and supplier negotiations.
• Travel to US/Canada sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Define sourcing strategies to maximize capital expenditures value.
• Lead major purchases and consolidate spends across sites in US/Canada.
• Manage RFPs, select suppliers, negotiate contracts, and draft terms.
• Drive at least 5% annual savings and implement risk controls.

Skills

RFP management

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/related field

Job description

Procurement Manager - Category Industrial Goods & Services page is loaded## Procurement Manager - Category Industrial Goods & Serviceslocations: USA Wisconsin Appleton: USA Minnesota Eden Prairietime type: Temps pleinposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: JR33768## Type d'emploi:PermanentPeople are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.We believe the best results come from collaboration, sharing perspectives, and working as a team.**Context to maximize your impact:*** **Salary range 006: $102,600 - $128,300** (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)* **Work Schedule:** Monday-Friday* **Competitive** and **comprehensive compensation** and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance* 401(k) with **7% company contributions*** 3 weeks Paid Time Off* Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays* Paid parental leave* Advancement Opportunities####We are looking for a **Procurement Manager - Suppliers** in **Appleton, WI or Eden Prairie, MN**.The Procurement Manager - Industrial Good and Services will be responsible for matrix management of capital expenditures for industrial equipment, in conjunction with Engineering personnel for the US. This position will play a key role in improving Agropur's profitability and competitive advantage.**Where you will drive value:*** In partnership with Engineering and Legal, define standard work methods and ensure the best possible arrangements in order to generate maximum value for Agropur's capital expenditures. This first step will lay the groundwork for your subsequent strategic sourcing category management duties.* Manage major purchases for the category in support of Agropur's operations (approximately $200 million per year) by establishing the most appropriate sourcing strategies to meet the organization's needs.* Determine the best sourcing approach based on project type, using the total cost of ownership (TCO) method.* Maximize purchase quantities by consolidating purchases across our production sites in the US and Canada.* Participate in key projects to redefine our requirements (in collaboration with the Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations teams).* Lead and manage RFPs, select suppliers, negotiate and draft contracts.* Increase contractual coverage for the category and implement risk management strategies in collaboration with the various departments involved.* Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers, applying best practices to ensure efficient and fair treatment of information.* Assess the appropriateness of developing and negotiating master agreements with major suppliers in the category to accelerate the execution of downstream projects, while ensuring Agropur's competitiveness and reducing risk.* Participate in planning and achieving savings of at least 5% per year in the category.* Establish key performance indicators for one or more categories, as well as monitoring mechanisms.* Ensure that risk management and compliance standards are rigorously applied in supplier contracts.* Represent the Strategic Sourcing team at Engineering's Capital Equipment budget & project meetings.* Reduce company risk via negotiating contracts and implementing policies and protocol.**What will enable you to have an impact:*** Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Business Administration, Law, Engineering, etc.) required.* Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.* Minimum five (5) years of experience in strategic sourcing category management with a major organization, including managing complex RFPs.* Available to travel to various sites in the US and Canada required.**A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.****#CH-1**##*Agropur accueille des personnes de toutes origines et de tous horizons. Nous sommes fier.ère.s d'être un employeur avec une communauté diverse et nous nous engageons à offrir une expérience respectueuse et inclusive à tous les employé.e.s et candidat.e.s. Nous collaborerons donc avec les candidat.e.s qui demanderont des mesures d'adaptation. Prendre note qu'une connaissance adéquate du français est requise pour les postes offerts au Québec. Agropur a recours à des technologies d'intelligence artificielle afin d'appuyer nos recruteurs dans la présélection, l'évaluation et la sélection des candidats à ce poste.**Dans ce texte, l'emploi du masculin pour désigner des personnes n'a d'autres fins que celle d'alléger le texte. Conformément aux directives de l'OQLF, la connaissance de l'anglais est exigée pour ce poste afin de communiquer avec des collègues et des partenaires situés à l'extérieur du Québec.*