Strategic Procurement Lead — High-Performance Packaging

Massman Companies; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massman Companies is seeking a Procurement Specialist III to drive supplier strategy and procure materials for custom packaging automation equipment. You will influence engineering decisions, manage supplier relationships, and help ensure components arrive on time to keep high-performance systems moving.

The role emphasizes cost control, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and project management teams.

Qualifications

• Procurement Specialist III is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services.
• Procurement activities align with project timelines, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and project management teams to support successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supplier strategies to meet project needs.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance and compliance with terms.
• Ensure on-time delivery of critical components for packaging automation equipment.
• Support cost, quality, and delivery objectives across procurement activities.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier management

Education

Professional degree in chosen discipline

Equivalent experience

Job description

Massman Companies is seeking a Procurement Specialist III to drive supplier strategy and procure materials for custom packaging automation equipment. You will influence engineering decisions, manage supplier relationships, and help ensure components arrive on time to keep high-performance systems moving.

The role emphasizes cost control, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and project management teams.