Procurement Specialist

Somic Packaging Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

4d•$68,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist supports procurement activities for highly engineered automated packaging systems, spare parts, and customer support operations. The role ensures that materials, components, and services are available when needed, while helping maintain supplier alignment and support the company's operations and customers. Working across teams in the United States and Germany, the Specialist serves as the primary U.S. procurement point of contact to SOMIC headquarters in Germany. The role combines purchasing execution, supplier management, inventory support, and international collaboration, and offers opportunities to contribute to supply chain processes and improvements.

Requirements

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least 3 years of procurement, purchasing, materials, inventory, or supply chain experience.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Strong Excel, communication, and organizational skills.
Relationship-focused, detail-oriented, and team-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation, packaging machinery, engineered products, or related environments.

Responsibilities

Manage purchase orders and supplier communications.
Monitor deliveries and proactively resolve shortages or delays.
Partner with suppliers to improve performance and responsiveness.
Serve as the primary U.S. procurement point of contact to SOMIC headquarters in Germany, coordinating purchasing activities, material requirements, supplier communications, and operational priorities with global supply chain and procurement leaders.
Support inventory planning and material availability.
Use ERP/MRP systems to manage purchasing activities.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, warehouse, and service teams.
Conduct supplier evaluations, sourcing initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Improve purchasing, inventory, and supply chain processes through data-driven problem solving.
Support KPI tracking, reporting, and procurement performance analysis.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.
75% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
10 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year.
Generous PTO program with increasing accrual based on years of service.
Flexible core working hours that support work-life balance.
401(k) with company match.
100% employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and Paid Family & Medical Leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Direct collaboration with colleagues and leaders in Germany.
Exposure to global operations, suppliers, and supply chain initiatives.
Opportunity to influence purchasing, supplier, and inventory processes in a growing business.