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Procurement Manager - CAPEX

Agropur, inc.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, Eden Prairie
7500 Flying Cloud Drive (Show on map)
Aug 04, 2025
Job Type:Regular
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How Agropur invests in YOU:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance;

  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions;

  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off;

  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays;

  • Paid parental leave;

  • Advancement Opportunities.

  • Salary range 006: $97,700 - $122,100 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position).

What's involved in this role:

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

  • 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 you need to join our team:

  • 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 worth at least $3M required.

  • Available to travel to various sites in the US and Canada required.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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