Agropur Cooperative

Procurement Manager - Industrial Good and Services

Agropur Cooperative • $102K — $128K *
Eden Prairie, MN 55347In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field required
  • Minimum five years of experience in strategic sourcing category management
  • Proven track record managing complex RFP processes
  • Strong analytical skills and understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) method
  • Willingness to travel to various sites in the US and Canada

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Engineering and Legal to establish standard work methods
  • Manage approximately $200 million in annual capital expenditures through effective sourcing strategies
  • Utilize total cost of ownership analysis to determine sourcing approaches
  • Consolidate purchases across multiple production sites to maximize savings
  • Lead RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
  • Implement risk management strategies and contractual coverage
  • Monitor key performance indicators for procurement effectiveness

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams
  • Engage in high-impact projects affecting company profitability
  • Travel opportunities across US and Canada
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Job Type:
Regular

We are looking for a Procurement Manager - Suppliers in Appleton, WI or Eden Prairie, MN.

The Procurement Manager - Industrial Good and Services will be responsible for matrix management of capital expenditures for industrial equipment, in conjunction with Engineering personnel for the US. This position will play a key role in improving Agropur's profitability and competitive advantage.

Where you will drive value:
  • In partnership with Engineering and Legal, define standard work methods and ensure the best possible arrangements in order to generate maximum value for Agropur's capital expenditures. This first step will lay the groundwork for your subsequent strategic sourcing category management duties.
  • Manage major purchases for the category in support of Agropur's operations (approximately $200 million per year) by establishing the most appropriate sourcing strategies to meet the organization's needs.
  • Determine the best sourcing approach based on project type, using the total cost of ownership (TCO) method.
  • Maximize purchase quantities by consolidating purchases across our production sites in the US and Canada.
  • Participate in key projects to redefine our requirements (in collaboration with the Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations teams).
  • Lead and manage RFPs, select suppliers, negotiate and draft contracts.
  • Increase contractual coverage for the category and implement risk management strategies in collaboration with the various departments involved.
  • Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers, applying best practices to ensure efficient and fair treatment of information.
  • Assess the appropriateness of developing and negotiating master agreements with major suppliers in the category to accelerate the execution of downstream projects, while ensuring Agropur's competitiveness and reducing risk.
  • Participate in planning and achieving savings of at least 5% per year in the category.
  • Establish key performance indicators for one or more categories, as well as monitoring mechanisms.
  • Ensure that risk management and compliance standards are rigorously applied in supplier contracts.
  • Represent the Strategic Sourcing team at Engineering's Capital Equipment budget & project meetings.
  • Reduce company risk via negotiating contracts and implementing policies and protocol.


What will enable you to have an impact:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Business Administration, Law, Engineering, etc.) required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in strategic sourcing category management with a major organization, including managing complex RFPs.
  • Available to travel to various sites in the US and Canada required.


A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.

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About Agropur Cooperative

Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
Learn more about Agropur Cooperative
Size
19,800 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1938
* Ladders Estimates

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