Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Analyst (55936)

Mill Rock Packaging•St Paul, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Get to know us: Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a growing U.S.-based packaging company and a market leader in designing, engineering, and producing high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries like food and beverage, technology, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, and more. What sets us apart? Our culture is built on five core behaviors that guide everything we do: Lead with Safety – We put people first, always. Build Trust – We keep our promises and act with integrity. Innovate and Be Resilient – We embrace challenges and create solutions that raise the bar. Include and Collaborate – We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Raise the Ba r – We strive for excellence in every detail. If you’re looking for a place where these values aren’t just words but actions, you’ll feel right at home here. Curious? Learn more at http://www.millrockpackaging.com ! How you'll make an impact: In this role you will be a key contributor within our procurement and supply chain organization, balancing hands-on transactional execution with analytics-driven planning and strategic support. This role is intentionally designed to be multifunctional . You’ll support day-to-day procurement activities, help fill critical gaps in forecasting, material planning, and data analysis , and partner closely with plants and cross-functional teams. As the organization grows, this position offers opportunities to further specialize in advanced analytics, material planning, or strategic sourcing . This is a role for someone who is comfortable shifting between placing purchase orders, building forecast models, supporting plants, and analyzing large data sets—someone with a true “can‑do” mindset.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or planning roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Demonstrated experience supporting RFPs, supplier sourcing, and transactional procurement activities
Strong analytical capability, including experience working with forecasting models, cost models, and large data sets
Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., complex formulas, Power Pivot, modeling); experience with Power BI strongly preferred
Solid understanding of procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and purchasing workflows
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in an onsite, cross‑functional, plant‑connected environment
Ability to travel up to 10% (US domestic only) for meetings, supplier meetings or to other sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field (preferred, not required)
Experience in print, packaging, or other process‑driven manufacturing environments
Experience supporting material planning or supply chain planning activities
Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems
Experience supporting multi‑site operations
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM

Responsibilities

Support and execute end‑to‑end procurement activities , including purchase order creation, supplier communication, issue resolution, and follow‑through across the full PO lifecycle (including invoice and AP discrepancy resolution)
Lead and support RFP and RFQ processes , including requirements definition, supplier outreach, bid analysis, and recommendation development, in partnership with procurement leadership
Provide material planning and plant‑specific support , serving as a planning resource or backup for assigned facilities as needed
Develop and maintain forecasting, spend, and price models to support sourcing decisions, budgeting, and supply planning, using advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities
Analyze large and complex data sets to identify trends, risks, cost optimization opportunities, and performance gaps across suppliers and materials
Support strategic sourcing and category initiatives while remaining actively engaged in day‑to‑day execution as the business scales
Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, finance, quality, engineering, and plant teams to align procurement and planning activities with business needs
Maintain accurate procurement data, documentation, and reporting , ensuring data integrity and usability
Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement, planning, and analytics tools, processes, and governance