Check out this amazing opportunity to work for a growing manufacturing company in St. Paul, MN!

Company Information:
– A leader in their industry with 50 years in business
– ISO 13485 certified
– FDA and ITAR registered
– 100+ employees
– Privately held
– A place for people who care about their work and co-workers and know how to have FUN!

This Company Values and Appreciates Their Employees:
– Merit-based compensation, Recognition gifts, and Performance awards
– Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
– 401k with company match
– Paid time off and holidays
– Company-sponsored events and more!

Your Role with The Company:
– Support all aspects of the business through efficient material procurement.
– Working directly with various departments, and building collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
– Evaluate and select new suppliers to improve quality and reduce costs.
– Procure materials for current and new programs and handle material changes efficiently.
– Oversee inventory management to ensure timely production availability while minimizing excess stock.
– Utilize data analytics to inform decision-making and provide reports to senior management.
– Lead and mentor one direct report in the purchasing team.
– This position reports to the CFO and will interact with many company functions so your success will be recognized!
– This position requires daily presence in the office; it is not offered as a remote or hybrid role.

Background Profile:
– 5+ years of strategic procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
– Experience with supplier selection and evaluation
– Demonstrated track record of driving cost and inventory reductions
– Proven ability to enhance inventory turns and improve supplier performance.
– Knowledge and experience with ERP systems
– Strong analytical and inventory management skills
– Excellent customer service, communication, and negotiation skills
– Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor.
– Ability to multitask and prioritize, with a high attention to detail.
– Results-oriented with a track record of driving continuous improvement and being a change agent.
– Associate degree preferred but not required

This position requires daily presence in the office; it is not offered as a remote or hybrid role.

Interested? Inquiries can be sent to jen@connect-ology.com, referencing Job ID# mr3357.