Strategic Procurement Specialist

KGPCo Services, LLC; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee day-to-day purchasing, inventory control, pricing negotiations, strategic sourcing, and supplier management. The role emphasizes collaboration across functions to align procurement with project needs and market trends.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with Excel and Access to support data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management or related field.
• 5 years experience as procurement associate or similar role.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests and generate purchase orders.
• Develop and implement inventory controls to optimize stock and reduce costs.
• Manage inquiries about PO status and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain material catalog and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement priorities and develop demand forecasts.
• Identify suppliers, negotiate contracts and maintain relationships.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements to procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Inventory management

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Access

ERP systems

Job description

Circet USA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee day-to-day purchasing, inventory control, pricing negotiations, strategic sourcing, and supplier management. The role emphasizes collaboration across functions to align procurement with project needs and market trends.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with Excel and Access to support data-driven decisions.