Procurement Specialist

Doherty; Mahtomedi (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage options

Temp‑to‑hire opportunities

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Procurement Specialist for a company in Mahtomedi, MN. In this role, you’ll support material purchasing, manage supplier relationships, and help ensure materials are available to meet production needs.

If you have procurement experience, strong communication skills, and enjoy solving supply‑chain challenges, this could be a great fit. The position offers day shift hours and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and research skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and send purchase orders through the ERP system.
• Review material demand, place orders with approved suppliers, and communicate changes.
• Research pricing and product availability and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and onboard new suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical

Communication

Problem‑solving

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CPM / APICS / P.E. certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: Mahtomedi, MN

Compensation: $25.00–$27.00 per hour – paid weekly

Schedule: Day shift | Monday–Friday | 8am-4:30pm

Job Type: Temp | Full-time

About the Opportunity Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring a Procurement Specialist for a company in Mahtomedi, MN. In this role, you’ll support material purchasing, manage supplier relationships, and help ensure materials are available to meet production needs. If you have procurement experience, strong communication skills, and enjoy solving supply‑chain challenges, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do as a Procurement Specialist:

• Create and send purchase orders through the ERP system
• Review material demand, place orders with approved suppliers, and communicate changes as needed
• Research pricing and product availability and negotiate pricing with suppliers
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and assist with identifying, approving, and onboarding new suppliers
• Monitor supplier on‑time delivery and defective product information and address supplier‑related issues
• Work with Accounting on invoice or pricing discrepancies and communicate with Sales and Production regarding material delays or defects
• Assist with material selection and research related to quoting and other procurement needs

What You Need to Bring to the Procurement Specialist Role:

• 2+ years of procurement experience
• Strong analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and research skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with ERP systems
• Ability to travel to local suppliers as needed
• Ability to frequently sit for extended periods and regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, with occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• ERP systems experience and professional certifications such as CPM, APICS, or P.E. preferred

Why You’ll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions:

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp‑to‑hire opportunities for long‑term stability where applicable. As a family‑owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job‑seekers/employee‑benefits.