Strategic Procurement Leader — On-site in Winona

Fanatics; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Commerce in Winona, MN is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement operations, supplier relationships, and team performance across categories. You will partner with Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance, and Sales to support production continuity and cost reduction.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI development, and agile execution, leveraging AI-enabled insights to optimize sourcing and supplier performance in a fast-paced sports merchandise

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Strategic Sourcing with supplier negotiations and inventory planning.
• 3+ years of leadership or team management experience.
• Strong ERP/MRP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Negotiation and supplier management with pricing, lead times, and contracts.
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer products and understanding of supply chain risk.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive accountability.
• Experience developing KPIs and standardizing reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement operations across assigned categories.
• Develop sourcing strategies to drive costs down and supply continuity.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance, Sales.
• Oversee and develop procurement team including Analysts, Buyers.
• Monitor MRP, forecasts, and inventory levels to mitigate risks.
• Drive system enhancements and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Negotiation & supplier mgmt

Inventory planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Fanatics Commerce in Winona, MN is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement operations, supplier relationships, and team performance across categories. You will partner with Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance, and Sales to support production continuity and cost reduction.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI development, and agile execution, leveraging AI-enabled insights to optimize sourcing and supplier performance in a fast-paced sports merchandise