Company & Benefits Information At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance. As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years! Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc. All major Holidays & Birthday off Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more! Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace Profit Sharing 401(K) with company match Compensation Base pay starting between $75,700 - $100,000 with annual performance-based merit raises* The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information. Job Duties Responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement process to ensure the efficient acquisition of goods and services at the best possible cost. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The Procurement Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, analyze market trends, and drive cost-effective procurement solutions. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of procurement processes and best practices. Lead end to end sourcing activities consisting of cross-functional strategy development, spend analysis, supply market analysis, RF(x) creation and analysis, negotiations, and contracting Work with internal stakeholders to develop strategies and create effective scope of work documents for competitive bid processes Develop sourcing strategies based on analysis of baseline data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence and business requirements Leverage market data, spend analytics and cost modeling to drive fact-based decision making Lead cost and commercial term negotiations with suppliers, collaborate with Legal resource to mitigate contractual risks prior to award Leverage spends analytics, market intelligence, and expiring contracts reporting to continuously build category sourcing plans, spend profiles, and a pipeline of opportunities Maintain strong working relationships across the enterprise, ensuring that Procurement is engaged early on all prospective engagements per Procurement Policy Provide advice to stakeholders on contractual matters, requirements, risk management and mitigation strategies Review requisitions and issue purchase orders ensuring that orders are placed within company policies and procedures. Administer the contract lifecycle management process – ensure supplier contracts are populated in central contract repository, manage contract expirations, build inventory of contract provisions and templates Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Business, Accounting/Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field 5 or more years of experience with a specific focus on strategic sourcing or procurement, supplier management, finance, or another related field Proven ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships, influence change with diplomacy, and lead the decision-making process EEO Statement Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 6 years in a row.