Procurement and Sourcing Supervisor

Job Duties

JOB OVERVIEW

Lotus Technical has a direct hire opportunity for a Procurement and Sourcing Supervisor for our client, a manufacturing company located in Roseville, MN. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, Generous PTO policy, 401(k) with match, Profit Sharing. Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Must be local to the MN area. Sorry, no relocations.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Sourcing Supervisor leads and actively contributes to sourcing activities required to ensure materials are available to support production and customer commitments. This player/coach role is accountable for supplier selection and performance, commercial negotiations, purchase order execution, inventory health, and supplier strategy. The Supervisor develops and coaches team members, drives performance through key metrics, and partners cross-functionally to support end-to-end supply chain needs. This role is perfect for someone who wants to utilize their leadership, strategy, and supplier partnerships skills to impact our business.

DUTIES

Lead sourcing execution and supplier performance to ensure material availability, cost effectiveness, quality, and delivery performance aligned with production and customer requirements

Strategic supplier management, including supplier selection, negotiation of commercial terms, Supplier Business Reviews, and ongoing performance management

Manage and optimize inventory health to balance customer service, production needs, and working capital objectives; lead inventory health routines

Achieve annual cost savings targets through negotiations, cost modeling, market intelligence, and continuous improvement initiatives

Supervise and develop the Sourcing team, including goal setting, coaching, performance management, training, and succession planning

Facilitate regular team meetings focused on metrics review, issue resolution, communication, and continuous improvement

Develop and optimize the global supply chain for direct materials and facility purchasing

Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality to support material changes, re-qualification, and product life-cycle management

Establish, monitor, and control the department budget, including participation in annual compensation planning

Support customer quotation activities by providing accurate cost of goods information

Maintain department process documentation, training records and ensure ISO compliance

Stay informed on relevant commodity market trends and negotiate for best total delivered cost

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience Required

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, buying, or supply planning.

1-2 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.

Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier performance

Proven ability to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.

Proficiency with ERP systems.

Experience sourcing materials, services, and equipment.

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to travel up to 10%.

Must be US Citizen, or Green Card Holder.

Must be local to the MN area. Sorry, no relocations.

PREFREED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing spend for contract manufacturing, domestic freight and international trade.

Experience sourcing roll goods or similar direct material commodities.

Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).

Experience participating in or executing Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) processes.

Global sourcing or international supplier management experience.

Epicor ERP system proficiency.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$80,000.00 - $105,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55113

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

50787

Job Benefits

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, Generous PTO policy, 401(k) with match, Profit Sharing.

Application Email

[email protected]