Sourcing Specialist – NTIC – Circle Pines, Minnesota

Northern Technologies International Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Technologies International Corporation is seeking a Sourcing Specialist based in Circle Pines, Minnesota. This full-time role involves procuring materials and maintaining vendor relationships. You will be responsible for managing purchasing information and ensuring proper inventory levels.

The successful candidate will ideally have a four-year degree in supply chain management or equivalent experience. Strong negotiation, organization, and communication skills are essential. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must have strong negotiation and organizational skills.
• Hands-on position within the manufacturing operations group.
• Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain purchased items inventory levels.
• Prepare purchase orders and monitor orders.
• Provide purchasing planning and control information.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Customer Service

Expediting

Documentation

Microsoft Excel

SAP ERP

Education

Four-year degree related to Supply Chain / Vendor Management

APICS certification

American Purchasing Society certification

5+ years of relevant related experience

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist – NTIC – Circle Pines, Minnesota

Location: Circle Pines, MN

Travel: 5 to 10%

Job Type: Full‑time

Responsible for procuring raw materials, components, office and production supplies and sub‑contract products and services at appropriate quality, lowest price and within acceptable timeframes. Establishes and maintains beneficial vendor relationships. Organizes and maintains purchasing information—multiple supplier contacts, materials and supply items, bids, quotes and prices. Works with manufacturing to establish and maintain proper inventory/stock levels within normal lead vendor times.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain purchased items inventory levels and order points assisted by Sales and Production management.
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items and obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring and expediting orders.
• Authorizes payment adjustment for purchases containing variances in price, quantity, terms or fees.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Provides custom quotes to Sales as needed.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in applicable educational opportunities.
• Works on projects to qualify new vendors alongside R&D and Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Maintains relevant vendor, order management, and pricing data in ERP system.
• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Supply Chain Management
• Skills: Negotiation, Organization, Customer Service, Expediting, Documentation
• Process Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality
• Education desired: Four‑year degree related to Supply Chain / Vendor Management, APICS certification, American Purchasing Society certification, or 5+ years of relevant related experience.
• This is a hands‑on position within the manufacturing operations group in a small company setting.

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Effective planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Excel
• Experience using SAP ERP system

Physical Requirements of Job

Tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, light lifting or other restricted physical activities. However, some tasks may require some physical effort, i.e. some standing and walking, or frequent light lifting (5‑10 lbs.); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs or body in the operation of shop or office equipment. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard.

ISO

Every employee is expected to support the NTIC Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with our Quality System Manual and Quality Control Procedures. This position is responsible to set, follow and maintain the QMS and related Quality Control Procedures. This position also has change authority over its processes.

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume via email [e-mail] or fax to 763-225-6645. No telephone calls, recruiters, or agencies please.