<p>We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and contracting activities for a broad range of goods and services in Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for an early-career procurement specialist who can manage solicitations, prepare compliant contracts, and help maintain strong purchasing practices across a public-sector environment. The role works closely with senior procurement staff to ensure acquisitions and agreements align with applicable regulations, internal policies, and budget requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead intake and coordination of procurement requests, gathering business needs and determining the most appropriate purchasing approach for each requirement.</p><p>• Prepare and manage competitive solicitation activities by researching the market, drafting scopes or specifications, building evaluation criteria, issuing bid documents, and supporting solicitation events through award.</p><p>• Create and process contracts for materials, equipment, services, and grant-related expenditures, ensuring all terms reflect approved awards and required documentation is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Review bonds, insurance certificates, pricing details, and supporting records to confirm compliance with standards, statutes, and applicable requirements.</p><p>• Maintain organized official procurement files and assist with audit support, responses, and related documentation inquiries.</p><p>• Support contract administration by helping resolve supplier performance concerns, pricing discrepancies, warranty matters, and other issues that arise during the agreement lifecycle.</p><p>• Coordinate contract updates such as renewals, amendments, extensions, terminations, and negotiated changes in accordance with contract terms and procurement rules.</p><p>• Analyze departmental purchasing patterns, upcoming needs, and available sourcing options to recommend cost-effective contracting strategies, renewals, and purchasing opportunities.</p><p>• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement procedures and participate in community engagement activities related to purchasing and contracting when needed.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support strategic purchasing and contracting activities in Minnesota. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can balance regulatory compliance, vendor management, and cost-conscious purchasing across a public-sector or transit-related environment. The role will partner with internal teams to source goods and services efficiently, maintain accurate procurement records, and help strengthen purchasing practices through sound analysis and process oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead purchasing and contract administration activities while ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as organizational procurement standards.<br>• Prepare and manage competitive solicitation packages such as bid requests, proposal requests, information requests, qualification-based documents, and related procurement materials.<br>• Oversee purchase order workflows and related purchasing activity to confirm policy compliance and recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and control.<br>• Maintain complete, organized procurement files and supporting records so documentation is ready for audits, reviews, and reporting needs.<br>• Partner with department leaders to understand operational purchasing needs and identify practical, cost-effective sourcing solutions for goods and services.<br>• Review quotes, bids, contracts, and supporting documentation to verify alignment with procurement rules, internal policies, and ethical purchasing practices.<br>• Evaluate suppliers based on pricing, service quality, reliability, capabilities, and prior performance, and build productive vendor relationships that support value and consistency.<br>• Negotiate favorable pricing, discounts, and other cost-saving terms with suppliers while monitoring procurement activity against budget expectations.<br>• Coordinate with inventory support functions to help maintain appropriate stock levels and ensure timely availability of required materials.<br>• Administer purchasing accounts and monitor purchasing card activity to ensure proper approvals, spending control, and compliance with established procedures.
<p>The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for guiding material planning, sourcing, inventory, and logistics activities. This position will shape supply chain strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and help ensure parts and materials are available when needed while meeting cost, quality, and regulatory expectations. The role also works closely with production, engineering, quality, and program teams to support reliable delivery performance and continuous operational improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and direct supply chain plans that support production demand, business priorities, and customer delivery targets.</p><p>• Lead purchasing activities, supplier evaluation, contract discussions, and sourcing decisions for specialized materials, components, and external services.</p><p>• Partner with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to confirm suppliers meet aerospace standards and applicable compliance requirements.</p><p>• Analyze inventory, replenishment cycles, and material movement to reduce shortages, excess stock, and obsolete items.</p><p>• Supervise and develop buyers, planners, logistics team members, and warehouse personnel to build a high-performing operation.</p><p>• Define and track performance measures for supplier results, service levels, cost control, and overall supply chain efficiency.</p><p>• Manage inbound and outbound transportation activities, including freight coordination and trade compliance requirements where applicable.</p><p>• Build strong relationships with key vendors and drive supplier improvement efforts that enhance quality, responsiveness, and reliability.</p><p>• Support planning, purchasing, and reporting processes through effective use of enterprise systems and continuous process improvement initiatives.</p>
<p>Our Fortune 500 healthcare client is seeking an experienced contracts professional to support its Enterprise Procurement organization. The Senior Director, Enterprise Procurement Contracts will provide immediate support reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and remediating a broad range of corporate agreements. The Senior Director, Enterprise Procurement Contracts will partner closely with procurement, legal, and business stakeholders to address a backlog of contract work while supporting critical business initiatives across a large enterprise environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for a highly skilled contracts professional with a Juris Doctor degree who has extensive experience managing complex commercial agreements in healthcare, financial services, or large corporate environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review, draft, negotiate, and remediate a variety of commercial agreements</li><li>Support contract lifecycle management activities, including amendments, renewals, and contract remediation efforts</li><li>Partner with procurement, legal, technology, and business teams to facilitate contract execution and issue resolution</li><li>Analyze contractual risk and provide practical recommendations to business stakeholders</li><li>Manage a high volume of agreements while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Support enterprise initiatives requiring contract review, negotiation, and compliance with internal policies</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to meet project timelines and business objectives</li></ul>
<p>Our client is seeking three experienced <strong>Directors, Enterprise Procurement Contracts</strong> to support its Enterprise Procurement organization. Each <strong>Director, Enterprise Procurement Contracts</strong> will provide immediate support reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and remediating complex corporate agreements while helping address contract backlog and supporting key business initiatives.</p><p>These Director-level contract professionals will serve as key partners to procurement, legal, compliance, technology, and business stakeholders across a large enterprise environment. The <strong>Director, Enterprise Procurement Contracts</strong> will be responsible for driving contract execution, identifying and mitigating contractual risk, and supporting strategic enterprise initiatives that require sophisticated commercial contracting expertise.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking professionals with deep expertise in one of the following areas:</p><ol><li>Technology & Artificial Intelligence (AI)</li><li>Clearinghouse, Claims Processing, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) & Payment Solutions</li><li>Financial Services</li></ol><p>The ideal <strong>Director, Enterprise Procurement Contracts</strong> will bring strong commercial contracting experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate complex negotiations in a fast-paced enterprise environment while balancing business objectives and contractual risk.</p><p>Provide your feedback on BizChat</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review, draft, negotiate, and remediate complex commercial agreements</li><li>Support contract lifecycle management activities, including amendments, renewals, and contract remediation efforts</li><li>Analyze contract terms and identify legal, operational, financial, and business risks</li><li>Collaborate with procurement, legal, compliance, and business stakeholders throughout the contracting process</li><li>Provide practical recommendations that balance business objectives with contractual risk</li><li>Manage a high volume of agreements while maintaining exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Support strategic enterprise initiatives requiring contract review and negotiation</li><li>Drive contracts to execution while meeting business timelines and priorities</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Production Planning Manager to support operations that keep customer demand aligned with inventory, production capacity, and material availability in Rockford, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in coordinating planning activities across manufacturing, supply chain, and materials management while helping maintain steady product flow. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a practical understanding of lean practices, inventory control, and ERP-driven planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Champion a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices and supporting safety as a daily operational priority.</p><p>• Coordinate production and inventory planning activities to help ensure customer orders are fulfilled on schedule while balancing available capacity and stock levels.</p><p>• Monitor material movement through the value stream and oversee pull-based replenishment processes to maintain efficient workflow.</p><p>• Evaluate production readiness using planning data and identify opportunities to improve throughput or secure alternate sourcing when needed.</p><p>• Review order demand against current inventory each day and adjust priorities to support service levels and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Work closely with suppliers and internal partners to confirm raw material availability and reduce the risk of supply disruptions.</p><p>• Partner with commercial and cross-functional teams to anticipate changes in customer demand or internal events that may affect established plans.</p><p>• Lead ongoing process improvement efforts by applying lean principles and supporting team adherence to standard operating practices.</p><p>• Conduct routine reviews of kanban-related policies and execution to ensure consistency across the operation.</p><p>• Carry out additional operational planning and coordination duties as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Buyer to support indirect procurement activities for a manufacturing organization in Woodbury, Minnesota. This Contract position will play a key role in maintaining efficient purchasing operations, strengthening supplier interactions, and helping internal teams navigate procurement processes. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage purchasing workflows in a structured environment while identifying opportunities to improve value and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the full lifecycle of indirect purchase orders, including creation, updates, follow-up, and resolution of ordering issues to keep transactions moving efficiently.</p><p>• Guide internal stakeholders through procurement procedures, including purchase requisition support and review of required documentation for completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Facilitate onboarding requests for new suppliers by advising requestors on submission requirements and coordinating the setup process.</p><p>• Partner with quality-related functions to route applicable suppliers for evaluation and support their inclusion on approved vendor lists when required.</p><p>• Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Receiving, and other internal teams to address invoice concerns, receiving discrepancies, and supplier-related service issues.</p><p>• Analyze spending activity and sourcing options to uncover savings opportunities through quote comparisons, supplier discussions, and demand consolidation.</p><p>• Use Oracle and related procurement tools to monitor purchasing activity, generate reports, and track operational metrics.</p><p>• Ensure purchasing practices align with internal policies, compliance expectations, and established procurement standards.</p><p>• Stay informed on supplier capabilities and market conditions to support sound buying decisions and continuous process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
<p>The Purchasing & Operations Coordinator will support our client’s purchasing, customer service, and administrative functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in purchasing and supply chain, with significant opportunity to expand their responsibilities and develop toward a future Purchasing Manager role.</p><p> </p><p>This individual will gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, supplier management, inventory, customer service, and overall plant operations while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Sales, and other internal teams. As the individual develops their knowledge of the business and purchasing function, there is strong potential to take on greater ownership and responsibility within the organization. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Coordinate procurement activities for production materials, equipment, tooling, plant supplies, and contracted services to help keep operations running efficiently.</p><p>• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, order status, and delivery timing, and follow through on purchasing needs from request to receipt.</p><p>• Review stock levels and purchased component availability to support material planning and reduce the risk of shortages or delays.</p><p>• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, including supplier records, order details, and supporting files for internal reference and compliance.</p><p>• Assist in evaluating vendor performance and contribute to initiatives focused on process improvement and cost savings.</p><p>• Provide additional support for customer service and order administration by entering and updating customer orders and related information in the company system.</p><p>• Prepare order confirmations, share delivery updates, and assist with quotations, invoicing, and business correspondence as needed.</p><p>• Support daily plant and office operations through recordkeeping, report preparation, departmental documentation, and coordination with outside service providers.</p><p>• Help administer contract staffing processes, including attendance tracking, time submission support, and communication with staffing agencies.</p><p>• Offer front office and general administrative coverage when needed and contribute to cross-department projects and operational assignments.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join a team where you will help align production activity, inventory availability, and customer demand in a fast-moving environment. This Long-term Contract position is suited for someone who can keep planning data accurate, respond quickly to supply changes, and work closely with internal stakeholders as well as external manufacturing partners. The role focuses on maintaining day-to-day supply execution, improving schedule reliability, and supporting consistent product delivery through disciplined planning practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and manage production schedules in an ERP system and related planning tools to support timely manufacturing order release and completion.</p><p>• Oversee the movement of materials and work orders across internal operations and contract manufacturing partners to keep production on track.</p><p>• Revise schedules when demand shifts, component availability changes, or business priorities require adjustments to the plan.</p><p>• Track inventory positions, identify potential shortages or excesses, and raise concerns promptly to help prevent service disruptions.</p><p>• Carry out recovery plans to address backorders, material constraints, and other supply issues affecting customer fulfillment.</p><p>• Maintain accurate planning and ERP data, including item records, planning settings, transaction details, and usage history.</p><p>• Perform inventory control activities such as discrepancy research, transfer order processing, receipts, and stock adjustments.</p><p>• Partner with sourcing, production, customer service, engineering, regulatory, and marketing teams to communicate status and support execution needs.</p><p>• Provide clear production updates to management and contribute reliable planning information for new products, packaging updates, and product changes.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to support inventory planning and forecast accuracy for our operations in St Paul, Minnesota. This role focuses on balancing product availability with efficient stock levels through thoughtful analysis, cross-functional coordination, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong planning expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to turn inventory and demand data into clear operational insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain demand projections by evaluating past sales performance, seasonal patterns, and market activity to improve planning accuracy.</p><p>• Lead inventory count coordination and investigate variances between on-hand product and system records to maintain reliable stock data.</p><p>• Establish and adjust replenishment targets, including order quantities and safety stock levels, to support service goals and inventory efficiency.</p><p>• Review data across planning and warehouse platforms, resolve record inconsistencies, and help ensure accurate information is available for decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with sourcing teams and external suppliers to communicate anticipated demand and support timely material availability.</p><p>• Prepare regular reporting on key supply chain metrics such as inventory movement, turnover rates, and forecast performance for leadership review.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist to support procurement and contract administration for a higher education institution in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This contract position offers a path to a permanent role and is ideal for someone who can balance timely purchasing activity with careful review of service agreements while maintaining compliance with public sector standards. The role works closely with campus departments, vendors, and external partners to keep purchasing and contracting processes organized, accurate, and responsive to business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring transactions align with institutional guidelines and applicable procurement requirements.</p><p>• Review, prepare, and route purchase orders in Workday, confirming completeness, accuracy, and timely distribution to the appropriate parties.</p><p>• Draft, update, and process service and operational contracts using established templates while coordinating with legal and governing offices as needed for compliance.</p><p>• Remove nonstandard edits and reconcile contract language to match approved terms before execution.</p><p>• Support agreements for a variety of needs, including facilities-related services, guest speakers, and other departmental engagements.</p><p>• Maintain organized procurement and contract records, monitor financial details, and resolve discrepancies to support accurate documentation and reporting.</p><p>• Communicate with internal stakeholders and vendors to provide clear status updates, gather required information, and keep purchasing and contract workflows moving efficiently.</p><p>• Assist with procurement activity in systems such as Workday and Jaggaer Marketplace, including transaction tracking and related administrative support.</p><p>• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by handling additional assigned duties and promoting dependable business partnership across the organization.</p>