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Supervisor Procurement
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A Procurement or Sourcing Manager manages the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$136,526 / year median in Minnesota
+4% projected growth
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Supervisor Procurement Job Location (Short):Clearwater, MN Workplace Type:
Office Employment Type:
Salaried Discover a more connected careerJob Summary:
The Procurement Supervisor manages purchasing operations, vendor relations, and supply chain logistics. This role leads procurement staff, optimizes material costs, utilizes advanced ERP systems like SAP to manage purchase orders, and leverages Google Workspace tools for communication. Connecting you to great benefits Weekly Paychecks Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) 401(k) w/ Company Match Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Legal Insurance Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more! What you'll doTeam Leadership:
Supervise, train, and evaluate daily work performance for buyers and procurement specialists.ERP & Data Management:
Oversee and execute procurement lifecycles within SAP, ensuring accurate data entry, material masters, and transaction tracking of received items.Process Development:
Design, implement, and streamline standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve procurement cycle times and efficiency.Collaboration & Documentation:
Utilize SAP and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) to create real-time tracking dashboards, collaborate on supplier proposals, and present procurement metrics to leadership.Vendor Management:
Maintain vendor relations and accountability on pricing and lead times for materials purchased regarding telecom infrastructure, towers, and software.Sourcing & Purchasing:
Oversee requests for purchase orders for network components, consumable materials, and on-time warehouse/field delivery.Compliance & Inventory:
Ensure purchases follow company policies, project budgets, and contractual compliance standards. What you'll needEducation:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred.Experience:
3 to 5 years of strategic sourcing or purchasing experience, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.Industry Knowledge:
Familiarity with telecom hardware, fiber-optic networks, or infrastructure.Software Proficiency:
Advanced, hands-on experience using SAP for enterprise resource planning and procurement workflows.Productivity Tools:
High proficiency in Google Workspace applications for cloud-based team collaboration and data organization.