Specialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX & L&S
PrimientSpecialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX & L&S | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. About The Role The Specialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX & Labor and Services provides operational, analytical, and administrative support for procurement activities through supplier data management, sourcing event support, contract administration, reporting, and compliance activities. This role serves as a foundation for category management and procurement operations. Key responsibilities: Specialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX & Labor & Services Procurement Administration Maintain supplier records and documentation Support vendor onboarding and qualification activities Manage procurement databases and tracking tools. Assist with Capex category presentations to senior leadership. Assist with tracking and reporting Capex avoidance progress toward KPIs Assist with creating and maintaining savings models and tracking monthly progress toward Capex and L&S KPIs. Sourcing Support Prepare bid packages and supplier communications. Collect and organize supplier responses. Assist in preparing bid analysis summaries. Contract Support Maintain contract repositories and tracking systems Monitor contract expiration and renewal schedules Process contract documentation and approvals. Review, negotiate, and award smaller service agreements with support from Sr Specialists and above. Communicate stakeholder concerns effectively to contractors/suppliers for resolution. Use data from SAP and other systems to prepare reports on supplier/contractor performance. Data & Reporting Generate spend, savings, and supplier reports Maintain procurement dashboards and KPIs. Validate procurement data accuracy. Supplier Coordination Assist suppliers with administrative inquiries. Coordinate documentation and compliance requirements. Support issue tracking and follow-up activities. Compliance Support Ensure procurement files are complete and audit-ready. Support SOX compliance activities. Maintain procurement records and supporting documentation. About You K nowledge Support SOX compliance activities. Microsoft Office proficiency – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Solid analytical skills for using SAP and other tools to process supplier/contractor data Good communication and presentation skills Attention to detail and first-time quality of work. Willingness to engage face-to-face with engineers and operations/maintenance stakeholders. Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot and the ability to use them responsibly. Procurement fundamentals and purchasing processes Supplier onboarding and maintenance procedures Contract repository and document management practices Data management and reporting fundamentals ERP systems and procurement technologies Procurement compliance requirements Basic financial and spend reporting concepts Required And Preferred Education/Certification Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field (preferred) Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain (e.g., CPSM) (preferred) Microsoft Exc…