Hiring: Manager, Purchasing Company: Dairy Farmers of America Location: St Paul, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:13:49 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •5 to 8 years of procurement, purchasing, buyer, supply chain management, finance, or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience; 1+ year of management experience preferred •8 years of procurement, purchasing, buyer, supply chain management, finance, or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience; 1+ year of management experience preferred Required Skills: •Manage the purchasing process from sourcing to delivery, ensuring compliance with DFA policies and standards. Provide work direction to staff in the purchasing department •Monitor and review purchase requisitions, supply sources, supplies, quotations, terms, purchase orders, etc. •Expedite orders where required to ensure constant supply against schedule changes •Serve as the escalation point for invoice issues, shipping errors, late deliveries, replacement of materials not meeting company specifications, and cancellation of orders; keep stakeholders updated throughout the process •Ensure appropriate inventory levels are attained and managed, meeting or exceeding procurement and inventory key performance indicators (KPIs) •Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, conducting regular performance reviews to ensure alignment with company standards •Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing agreements while maintaining strong vendor relationships •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams to understand purchasing requirements and develop purchasing plans Qualifications: •Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, the supply chain, and contract negotiation techniques; strong knowledge of vendor product, services, and reliability •Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills •Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems •Able to multitask, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment •Able to lead a team to achieve departmental goals •Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills) •Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing •Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail •Must be able to read, write and speak English Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!