Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Knobelsdorff (KE); Belle Creek Township (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to develop and execute category strategies across materials, equipment, services, and purchasing for multiple projects. You will manage PO processes, lead supplier sourcing, and negotiate favorable terms to maximize value and reduce costs.

You will partner with project teams and finance to track savings, supply chain risk, and procurement performance, with travel up to 15-25% for supplier visits and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and leading competitive bids.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for materials, equipment, services, and purchasing.
• Process and manage purchase orders with proper approvals and timing.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and selection processes.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, rebates, and service agreements.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand demand forecasts and requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to develop and execute category strategies across materials, equipment, services, and purchasing for multiple projects. You will manage PO processes, lead supplier sourcing, and negotiate favorable terms to maximize value and reduce costs.

You will partner with project teams and finance to track savings, supply chain risk, and procurement performance, with travel up to 15-25% for supplier visits and industry events.