Direct Strategic Sourcing Manager – Relocation Opportunity
About The Position
Marvin is hiring Senior and Principal Direct Commodity Agents to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for direct spend categories. The role oversees supplier relationships and sourcing initiatives, optimizes supplier performance, and ensures the supply base delivers total value across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk management. The position works closely with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business objectives and priorities. The role may be based in Warroad, Minnesota, or Fargo, North Dakota. Eligible employees considering relocation may receive a relocation package that can include household goods movement, temporary housing, and assistance from a relocation counselor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, leadership, project management, or a related field.
- Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills, including contract-related experience.
- Ability to analyze inventory usage and supplier performance to inform sourcing decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge of purchasing processes and systems.
- Leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Strong contract negotiation skills, including structuring, negotiating, and finalizing enterprise-level commodity agreements while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
Responsibilities
- Manage strategic supplier partnerships, including supplier performance, development, and ongoing relationship management.
- Lead contract management activities and support negotiation of key business terms with suppliers.
- Execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities in alignment with business objectives.
- Analyze supplier performance and recommend improvements to cost, quality, delivery, and overall value.
- Maintain and manage the approved supplier panel using stakeholder feedback and performance data.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business needs and priorities.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings match
- $300 annual wellbeing account
- Better Living Day, a paid day off
- Annual profit sharing
- Organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund financial support during personal hardships
- Relocation benefit package for eligible employees, potentially including household goods movement, temporary housing, and a relocation counselor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
