Job Description
Title : Sourcing Associate
Location : Maplewood, MN | Hybrid – onsite 4 days per week
Job Type : Contract (12 months)
Compensation : $34.00 - $44.00 per hour (W2)
Industry: Manufacturing
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About the Role We are seeking a Sourcing Associate to support procurement operations for a leading global manufacturing and innovation company. This role focuses on indirect procurement and requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. You will play a key role in sourcing activities, contract management, and data reporting to ensure efficient procurement processes.
Job Description As a Sourcing Associate, you will:
- Support stakeholders and category teams across the US in professional services procurement.
- Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) and conduct price analysis to facilitate negotiations.
- Extract and manage data from systems such as SharePoint for reporting and analysis.
- Utilize Excel for data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation.
- Maintain documentation and records related to sourcing and contracts.
- Verify purchase requests for accuracy and compliance.
- Assist with contract renewals, updates, and extensions.
- Provide procurement support for transactional activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure procurement service delivery.
- Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders as the primary point of contact for operational matters and issue resolution.
Qualifications Required: - 2–3 years of experience in indirect procurement.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to engage suppliers and internal teams effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline.
Preferred: - Experience with data management tools such as SharePoint.
- Familiarity with RFP preparation, price analysis, and contract management.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining procurement documentation.
Benefits Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:
How to Apply Take the first step on your new career path!
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Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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