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Procurement Specialist in St. Cloud, MN

Procurement Specialist job description

Procurement specialists need excellent communication and negotiation skills to build relationships with vendors and suppliers. Firms look for candidates with strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret financial data and identify potential cost savings. Top candidates have a deep understanding of industry standards and regulations, as well as proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Generally, employers look for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and at least two years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.

Typical procurement specialist duties:

Negotiating contracts with vendors and managing relationships with suppliersMonitoring and analyzing market trends and researching industry suppliersEstablishing quality assurance standards and verifying the quality of purchased productsMaintaining accurate records of purchases and expensesManaging inventory levels and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery

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Salary for Procurement Specialist in St. Cloud, MN

44325 - 70875

Low
44325
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
56700
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
70875
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Supply Chain Analyst 60300 71100 81900 Supply Chain Planner 58050 68400 79650 Supply Chain Specialist 55350 63900 74250 Procurement Director 144000 162000 180000 Procurement Manager 77400 104625 121275 Purchasing Manager 60975 74700 87525 Purchasing Assistant 38700 44100 51075 Buyer 45000 59850 74700

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