Strategic Procurement Lead – Capital Equipment

Agropur Cooperative; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with 7% company contributions

3 weeks paid time off

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative seeks a Procurement Manager - Suppliers in Appleton, WI or Eden Prairie, MN to lead strategic sourcing for industrial equipment across the US and Canada. You will drive capital expenditure processes with Engineering input and shape supplier strategies to maximize value while reducing risk.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration, plus travel across sites. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in strategic sourcing category management.
• Willingness to travel across US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital expenditure procurement with Engineering and Legal to maximize value.
• Manage major purchases for the category and define sourcing strategies.
• Drive cost savings targets and consolidate purchases across sites.
• Lead RFPs, select suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop master agreements and implement risk management in contracts.
• Represent Strategic Sourcing in budget and project meetings.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFP management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Total Cost of Ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP / SAP

Job description

Agropur Cooperative seeks a Procurement Manager - Suppliers in Appleton, WI or Eden Prairie, MN to lead strategic sourcing for industrial equipment across the US and Canada. You will drive capital expenditure processes with Engineering input and shape supplier strategies to maximize value while reducing risk.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration, plus travel across sites. A comprehensive benefits package is included.