Indirect Procurement Manager-Industrial Goods and Services

Job Type Regular People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. We believe the best results come from collaboration, sharing perspectives, and working as a team. Context To Maximize Your Impact Salary range 006: $107,800 - $134,800 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: 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 We are looking for a Manager, Indirect Procurement - Industrial Goods & Services in Eden Prairie, MN . The Manager, Indirect Procurement – Industrial Goods & Services (IGS) is responsible for developing and executing category strategies across Industrial Goods & Services to support Agropur's North American manufacturing network. This role leads strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract governance, and value creation initiatives across Manufacturing Operations. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, Finance, and Procurement colleagues, this position drives cost reduction, supplier consolidation, risk mitigation, spend under management growth, and operational reliability. The Manager serves as a strategic business partner to plant leadership while ensuring procurement strategies support Agropur's operational excellence, digital transformation, and Smart Factory initiatives. Where You Will Drive Value Develop and execute multi-year category strategies across Industrial Goods & Services categories. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, competitive bidding events, contract negotiations, and supplier selection processes. Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, standardize specifications, and leverage enterprise buying power across manufacturing sites. Establish category roadmaps aligned with operational priorities, risk mitigation strategies, and value creation targets. Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier developments to proactively identify opportunities and risks. Support implementation of preferred supplier programs and increase spend under management across all assigned categories. Own category performance and act as the single point of accountability for category strategy, supplier governance, and value delivery across North America. Establish annual savings, cost avoidance, and value creation targets for assigned categories. Develop strategic supplier partnerships focused on cost, quality, innovation, service, and risk management. Lead supplier business reviews and performance management processes. Establish supplier scorecards and key performance indicators. Support supplier development initiatives that improve reliability, service levels, and operational outcomes. Drive supplier accountability through contract management, service level agreements, and corrective action processes Own the supplier segmentation strategy and determine strategic supplier status across assigned categories Lead executive-level supplier escalations involving operational, quality, financial or supply continuity risks. Establish executive relationships with key supplier leadership teams to support long-term business objectives. Partner with and serve as a trusted advisor to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Manufacturing leadership to understand business requi…

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