We are looking for a Procurement and Inventory Specialist to support sourcing and stock management operations in Eagan, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in securing materials and services, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and helping the business operate efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate brings strong purchasing judgment, inventory control experience, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams in a service-focused environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create purchasing plans that balance quality, cost, and delivery expectations while supporting operational needs.<br>• Evaluate suppliers, compare options, and negotiate favorable pricing, service terms, and ongoing agreements.<br>• Anticipate material and supply requirements by reviewing usage trends, business activity, and planning inputs.<br>• Maintain appropriate stock levels by monitoring inventory movement, establishing replenishment triggers, and reducing both shortages and overstock.<br>• Administer purchase orders from initiation through reconciliation, ensuring alignment with deliveries and billing records.<br>• Partner with receiving and storage teams to keep product handling organized and inventory records accurate across physical and system counts.<br>• Perform cycle counts, inventory reviews, and discrepancy investigations to strengthen data integrity and inventory accuracy.<br>• Prepare reporting on procurement and inventory performance, including savings, supplier results, stock position, and turnover metrics.<br>• Work with finance, operations, sales, and other internal stakeholders to align purchasing and inventory decisions with business priorities.<br>• Improve procedures, documentation, and inventory management practices while supporting team guidance, training, and daily coordination.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director to support enterprise procurement initiatives for our corporate client. This opportunity sits within the health insurance industry and focuses on strategic sourcing, contracting, and category leadership across IT software, services, and related technology spend. The person in this role will guide complex purchasing efforts, advise stakeholders on sourcing strategy, and help secure strong commercial outcomes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead strategic sourcing and contracting activities for technology-related categories, with emphasis on business process applications, virtual care solutions, care coordination platforms, financial systems, and other assigned indirect spend areas.</p><p>• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to shape category plans, evaluate supplier options, and align procurement strategies with enterprise objectives.</p><p>• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including market analysis, bid events, supplier assessments, negotiation planning, contract development, and final agreement execution.</p><p>• Negotiate complex master service agreements, statements of work, and commercial terms to reduce risk and improve value for the organization.</p><p>• Use data, benchmarking, and financial analysis to support sourcing recommendations, identify savings opportunities, and strengthen decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee multiple procurement initiatives at the same time while maintaining clear communication, strong project organization, and consistent progress against deadlines.</p><p>• Advise internal stakeholders through ambiguous or evolving business needs by presenting practical options, assessing tradeoffs, and recommending sound sourcing approaches.</p><p>• Support procurement operations through the use of eSourcing, procure-to-pay, or contracting tools where applicable, and contribute to process execution across assigned projects.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Buyer to support procurement and materials planning activities for an engineering organization in Shoreview, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining steady material flow, improving supplier responsiveness, and helping internal teams meet operational and production goals. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, purchasing coordination experience, and a disciplined approach to data accuracy, reporting, and vendor communication.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create, release, and oversee purchase orders in alignment with material demand and established procurement guidelines.</p><p>• Track order progress from placement through delivery, confirming approvals, supplier commitments, and commercial terms are accurate and complete.</p><p>• Follow up with vendors to accelerate shipments when needed so manufacturing and operational timelines remain on schedule.</p><p>• Evaluate supplier results related to delivery, quality, and pricing, and address exceptions through timely communication and escalation.</p><p>• Partner with planning, operations, and other internal stakeholders to maintain material availability and respond quickly to shortages or supply interruptions.</p><p>• Research alternate sourcing or recovery options when deliveries slip or inventory risks threaten production continuity.</p><p>• Maintain current purchasing records, open order updates, and management reports covering supplier activity, order status, and stock position.</p><p>• Analyze supply chain information such as lead times, inventory trends, vendor performance, and cost movement to support forecasting and decision-making.</p><p>• Build and update dashboards and other reporting tools that highlight key supply chain metrics and improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Contribute analytical support to continuous improvement efforts, including process optimization, automation, digitalization, waste reduction, and cost-saving initiatives.</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>Logistics Manager</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Twin Cities Metro (Onsite)</p><p><br></p><p>We're partnering with a multi-site manufacturing and distribution organization to identify a seasoned Logistics Manager to lead transportation, freight, and distribution operations across multiple locations. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct influence over the movement of nearly all company revenue, serving as the operational hub between manufacturing, inventory, sales, customer service, and third-party logistics partners. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on leadership style, balancing day-to-day operational execution with long-term process improvement to ensure products move efficiently, accurately, and on time across a complex, multi-site supply chain.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments where priorities shift quickly, operational problem solving is constant, and no two days look exactly the same.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day transportation and logistics operations across multiple manufacturing and distribution locations.</li><li>Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service levels while controlling freight costs.</li><li>Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers, freight carriers, and transportation vendors.</li><li>Negotiate carrier agreements, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.</li><li>Oversee inbound supplier shipments, intercompany transfers, and outbound customer deliveries.</li><li>Partner closely with operations, production, inventory, purchasing, customer service, and sales to ensure products move efficiently through the supply chain.</li><li>Monitor inventory flow and transportation capacity to support seasonal fluctuations and changing customer demand.</li><li>Build, monitor, and report on key transportation and logistics KPIs.</li><li>Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve scalability, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for logistics coordination and transportation operations.</li><li>Support strategic initiatives involving technology enhancements, process improvements, and future supply chain optimization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Product Manager to guide an enterprise sales and service platform. This position will shape platform strategy, align priorities across business and technology teams, and ensure scalable, secure solutions that support customer engagement and operational goals. The role is ideal for someone who can lead in a complex environment while balancing roadmap execution, governance, and platform performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the strategic vision and ongoing evolution of the enterprise platform supporting sales, service, and marketing functions.</p><p>• Lead a small internal team and coordinate contract resources to deliver platform enhancements, support operational needs, and maintain accountability for outcomes.</p><p>• Partner with product, business, and technology stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, streamline intake, and focus investment on high-value opportunities.</p><p>• Establish governance practices, architectural standards, and security controls that promote platform reliability, compliance, and long-term scalability.</p><p>• Oversee the development of reusable capabilities and shared services that help teams move faster and reduce duplicated solutions across business units.</p><p>• Manage platform health through release planning, incident response leadership, and oversight of stability during critical business periods.</p><p>• Drive the platform roadmap from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and changing business requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with external vendors on licensing, service delivery, and ecosystem planning while monitoring relevant industry developments and platform innovations.</p>