Procurement Specialist

H2O Innovation - Champlin, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Champlin, MN

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Procurement Specialist will play a crucial role in managing strategic sourcing activities for the Water Technologies & Service division at H2O Innovation. This position requires strong entrepreneurial and leadership skills, along with excellent organizational abilities, to effectively negotiate with suppliers, perform spend analysis, and manage supplier relationships. The role is based in Champlin, MN, and involves collaboration with internal teams to align priorities and ensure accurate pricing information.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing activities for the Water Technologies & Service (WTS) division.
• Negotiate with suppliers and improve or establish master agreements with suppliers and partners.
• Perform spend analysis on purchases to identify cost improvements and negotiation strategies.
• Help create and manage the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools and activities.
• Perform market searches and reviews to identify and qualify new suppliers, products, and innovations.
• Work closely with internal customers to align priorities and focus energy.
• Keep pricing information in the costing tools accurate for internal customers.
• Create and manage Request for Proposal/Quotation/Information for the business lines.
• Issue purchase orders and expedite activities when needed.
• Use the company ERP system (IFS).

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, or business management or studies in purchasing and procurement.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written in English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Knowledge in the water treatment industry is an asset.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Customer service oriented for internal clients.
• Autonomous, organized, and attentive to details.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in the water treatment industry is an asset.

Benefits

• Collective Health Insurances
• 401K Plan
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays each year
• Share Purchase Plan
• Three (3) weeks of vacation per year
• Twelve (12) wellness days per year