Strategic Commodity Leader - Senior Procurement

Marvin; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$300 wellbeing account

Better Living Day

Annual profit sharing

Giving at Marvin

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive supplier relationships and sourcing strategies across capital, direct, or indirect spend. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance and maximize total value through cost, quality, and risk management.

The role demands strong analytical ability, collaboration, and experience leading procurement initiatives in a dynamic environment. Marvin highlights opportunities for growth and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or a related field.
• 7-15 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, leadership, project management, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills including contract-related experience.
• Strong contract negotiation skills, including structuring, negotiating, and finalizing enterprise-level commodity agreements while managing risk and ensuring compliance is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Purchasing process and systems knowledge.
• Leadership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier partnerships, including performance, development, and ongoing relationship management
• Lead contract management activities and support negotiation of key business terms with suppliers
• Execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Analyze supplier performance and provide recommendations to improve cost, quality, delivery, and overall value
• Maintain and manage the approved supplier panel by incorporating stakeholder feedback and performance data
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business needs and priorities

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor mgmt

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Communication

MS Office

Purchasing process

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Marvin is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive supplier relationships and sourcing strategies across capital, direct, or indirect spend. You will partner with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance and maximize total value through cost, quality, and risk management.

The role demands strong analytical ability, collaboration, and experience leading procurement initiatives in a dynamic environment. Marvin highlights opportunities for growth and a supportive team culture.