Strategic Procurement Leader

Greenheck Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Family Support

Financial Security

Learning & Development

Rewards & Recognition

Wellbeing & Mental Health

Work-Life Balance

Fun Perks

Job summary

Greenheck Group is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage complex procurement processes and optimize costs. You’ll work with stakeholders across production, sales, and engineering to source parts, negotiate terms, and drive supplier partnerships for key projects.

The role requires 4–8 years in procurement, a related degree, and proficiency with ERP/SAP and Microsoft Office. On-site work in Minneapolis, MN is expected with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in procurement/buying.
• 2 Year / Associate Degree in business, supply chain or a related field of study or equivalent years of job experience required.
• 4 Year / Bachelor Degree in business, supply chain or a related field of study preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general purchasing support (place PO's, follow up with suppliers, communicate to business units) to support production requirements and risk mitigation.
• Lead the negotiation of suppliers/categories assigned to the Buyer desk, including pricing, packaging/shipping, contract terms, quality, and other procurement program aspects.
• Meet with suppliers and lead negotiations for favorable pricing and build long-term partnerships.
• Coordinate between production scheduling, sales and engineering to obtain information and identify purchasing requirements for new or redesigned products or special projects.
• Identify and develop alternate sources of supply for key parts and materials.
• Collaborate across departments to support new developments in material, equipment and techniques.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

PO issuance

Stakeholder collaboration

Procurement systems (ERP/SAP)

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in business or related

Bachelor’s degree in business or related

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Greenheck Group is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage complex procurement processes and optimize costs. You’ll work with stakeholders across production, sales, and engineering to source parts, negotiate terms, and drive supplier partnerships for key projects.

The role requires 4–8 years in procurement, a related degree, and proficiency with ERP/SAP and Microsoft Office. On-site work in Minneapolis, MN is expected with competitive compensation and benefits.