Direct Strategic Sourcing Manager – Relocation Opportunity

Marvin • ND-Fargo US-MN-Warroad, ND

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About The Position

Marvin is hiring Senior and Principal Direct Commodity Agents to oversee strategic sourcing and supplier management for direct spend categories. The role partners with cross-functional teams to lead sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier performance, and ensure the supply base delivers total value across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk management. The position can be based in Warroad, Minnesota, or Fargo, North Dakota. Eligible candidates considering relocation may receive a relocation benefit package that includes household goods movement, temporary housing, and support from a relocation counselor.

The successful candidate will manage supplier partnerships, lead contract management and support supplier negotiations, execute commodity sourcing strategies, analyze supplier performance, maintain the approved supplier panel, and align sourcing activities with business needs. The role is suited to an analytical, collaborative professional with strong commodity management knowledge and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Marvin is a family-owned window and door company with operations in 19 cities across North America and more than 8,000 team members. The company describes its culture as supportive and collaborative, with a focus on safety, employee wellbeing, and inclusion. Compensation is $82,970–$133,000.

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

• Relocation benefit package for eligible candidates, including household goods movement, temporary housing, and relocation counselor support.
• 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 through Giving at Marvin.
• Brighter Days Fund, providing financial support during personal hardships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior