Strategic Sourcing & Category Lead

Marvin; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement match

Annual profit sharing

Volunteer opportunities

Brighter Days Fund

Job summary

Marvin in Fargo, ND is seeking a strategic procurement leader to oversee supplier relationships and sourcing initiatives. You will optimize performance across capital, direct, and indirect spend, aligning contracts and terms with business goals.

The role requires 7+ years in supply chain or procurement, a bachelor’s degree, and strong negotiation skills. Marvin offers health insurance, paid holidays, parental leave, a 401(k) match, profit sharing, and community-focused benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, leadership, project management, or related field.
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills including contract-related experience.
• Ability to analyze inventory usage and supplier performance to inform sourcing decisions.
• Strong contract negotiation skills, including structuring, negotiating, and finalizing enterprise-level commodity agreements while managing risk and ensuring compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier partnerships, including performance, development, and ongoing relationship management.
• Lead contract management activities and support negotiation of key business terms with suppliers.
• Execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Analyze supplier performance and provide recommendations to improve cost, quality, delivery, and overall value.
• Maintain and manage the approved supplier panel by incorporating stakeholder feedback and performance data.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business needs and priorities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marvin in Fargo, ND is seeking a strategic procurement leader to oversee supplier relationships and sourcing initiatives. You will optimize performance across capital, direct, and indirect spend, aligning contracts and terms with business goals.

The role requires 7+ years in supply chain or procurement, a bachelor’s degree, and strong negotiation skills. Marvin offers health insurance, paid holidays, parental leave, a 401(k) match, profit sharing, and community-focused benefits.