Procurement Supervisor

Aston Carter; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness insurance

Pet insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Profit‑sharing opportunities

Job summary

Aston Carter is recruiting a Sourcing & Procurement Supervisor in Saint Paul, MN. You will lead a team of three buyers and drive strategic sourcing initiatives while supporting daily purchasing operations.

The role manages approximately $15M in annual spend, builds supplier relationships, leads cost-saving initiatives, and ensures material availability to maintain continuous production. Hybrid work with one remote day per week is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or team development experience.
• Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience driving cost savings and process improvements.
• ERP system proficiency and strong analytical skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three buyers and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Support daily purchasing operations.
• Manage approximately $15M in annual spend and supplier relationships.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and ensure material availability for uninterrupted production.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cost savings

Analytical skills

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Sourcing & Procurement Supervisor

Schedule: Flexible core hours (7am-4pm or 8am-5pm) with up to 10% travel.

Location: Saint Paul, MN

Join a stable, family-owned manufacturing organization as a Sourcing & Procurement Supervisor, where you'll lead a team of three buyers while driving strategic sourcing initiatives and supporting daily purchasing operations. This hands‑on leadership role manages approximately $15M in annual spend, supplier relationships, cost‑saving initiatives, and material availability to ensure uninterrupted production.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience
• 2+ years of leadership or team development experience
• Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management skills
• Experience driving cost savings and process improvements
• ERP system proficiency and strong analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or production environment
• Direct materials sourcing (films, adhesives, labels, paper products, etc.)
• Global sourcing and supplier management
• Epicor ERP experience

Why Apply?

• Direct impact on business performance and operational success
• Hybrid flexibility with approximately 1 remote day per week
• Stable organization with a long‑standing history of success
• Collaborative culture with growth opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Pet insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit‑sharing opportunities

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.