Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Relations Specialist

NAMSA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

NAMSA is seeking a procurement specialist in Minneapolis to source, negotiate and buy capital equipment, goods, and services across locations, ensuring lowest total cost and highest quality while maintaining compliance.

The role requires 2+ years in Purchasing and Supply Chain, ERP experience, and strong negotiation skills. Fluency in English and Excel proficiency are essential; CPM/CPSM/APICS certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Procurement or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• CPM, CPSM, or APICS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management experience required.
• Experience working with an integrated ERP system.
• Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and contract law.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Supervision or leadership of others in the department.
• Fluency in English, or local language if different, required.
• Knowledge of computerized purchasing and inventory control systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, negotiating and buying of capital equipment, goods, materials and services for assigned locations.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Negotiate agreements with stakeholders and suppliers for lowest total cost and quality while complying with NAMSA policies.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives and report progress.
• Assess supplier performance and manage contract compliance and performance improvement.
• Interpret and communicate purchasing policies to departments, vendors and staff.
• Maintain item numbers, vendors and pricing data in purchasing system; prepare reports and analyses.
• Review requisitions to ensure information and approvals meet policy before orders.
• Establish vendor relationships and oversee purchase contracts; onboard new vendors as needed.
• Create daily purchase orders, track orders, follow up on back orders and provide status feedback to staff.
• Provide excellent internal customer service, expedite orders, obtain quotes and information.

Skills

Negotiation skills

ERP experience

English fluency

Contract law knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in procurement or supply chain

CPM/CPSM/APICS certification preferred

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NAMSA is seeking a procurement specialist in Minneapolis to source, negotiate and buy capital equipment, goods, and services across locations, ensuring lowest total cost and highest quality while maintaining compliance.

The role requires 2+ years in Purchasing and Supply Chain, ERP experience, and strong negotiation skills. Fluency in English and Excel proficiency are essential; CPM/CPSM/APICS certifications are a plus.