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Procurement Supervisor

Wenger Corporation

Owatonna, MNFull-time$100–131K/yrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–131K/yr
Location
Owatonna, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Wenger Corporation is hiring a Procurement Supervisor. The Procurement Supervisor at Wenger Corporation strengthens supplier relationships, improves purchasing processes, and ensures consistent execution of procurement policies. This role oversees daily procurement operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, components, and services. The supervisor provides leadership to procurement staff, supports supplier management, and partners with operations, engineering, and finance to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals.

Key focus areas include Supervise and coordinate daily purchasing activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant procurement., Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and performance support to procurement team members., and Assist with onboarding, workflow coordination, and coverage planning for the procurement team..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Business/Supply Chain/Operations, 3-5 Years Procurement Experience, and Prior Leadership Experience. Important skills include Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, and ERP Systems. Preferred (not required): Supplier Performance Management and Cost-Reduction Initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

NegotiationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementERP SystemsStandard Business Software ApplicationsSupplier Performance ManagementCost-Reduction Initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a Related Field or Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience3-5 Years Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Operations ExperiencePrior Experience Leading or Coordinating the Work of OthersExperience Supporting Manufacturing, Production, or Technical Organizations

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

Description

At Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world-class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. Across our family of brands, we are committed to our customers, to each other, and driven by the belief that great performances happen when great people work together. Join our team, where motivation drives excellence, innovation shapes the future of performance, and customer commitment guides everything we do.

As a Procurement Supervisor, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation's strategy to provide exceptional customer experience by strengthening supplier relationships, improving purchasing processes, and ensuring consistent execution of procurement policies and procedures. As a Procurement Supervisor you will be overseeing daily procurement operations and ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, components, and services required to support business operations. This position provides leadership to procurement staff, supports supplier management activities, and partners closely with operations, engineering, and finance to align purchasing strategies with organizational goals.

At a minimum, you'll need:

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, operations, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of three to five years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.

Prior experience leading or coordinating the work of others.

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Proficiency with ERP systems and standard business software applications.

It would be great if you also have:

Knowledge of supplier performance management and cost-reduction initiatives

Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or technical organizations.

Knowledge of supplier performance management and cost-reduction initiatives.

A typical day may include:

Supervise Procurement Operations

Supervise and coordinate daily purchasing activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant procurement of materials, components, and services.

Lead and Support Procurement Staff

Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and performance support to procurement team members. Assist with onboarding, workflow coordination, and coverage planning.

Supplier and Sourcing Management

Support supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management. Assist in identifying alternate sources of supply and supporting risk mitigation strategies.

Cost Management and Negotiation Support

Support pricing reviews, cost reduction initiatives, and contract or pricing negotiations in coordination with leadership and cross-functional partners.

Purchase Order and Compliance Oversight

Oversee purchase order processing to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and finance teams to align procurement activities with production schedules, inventory strategies, and project requirements.

Inventory and Supply Continuity Support

Assist in managing supply continuity by monitoring material availability, lead times, and supplier performance to minimize production disruptions.

Process Improvement and Standardization

Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows, tools, and reporting processes. Support the development and implementation of standardized procurement practices.

Reporting and Data Analysis

Prepare and review procurement reports related to spend, supplier performance, delivery metrics, and cost trends.

Policy and Documentation Management

Support the development, maintenance, and communication of procurement procedures, work instructions, and internal documentation.

Benefit offerings include:

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Generous Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA

Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 5 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$100,000.00 - $131,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55060

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

233693

Job Benefits

Not specified

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