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Technical Procurement Specialist

Emply Denmark, Boyceville, WI, United States


We are seeking a proactive and skilled

Technical Procurement Manager

to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and support both CAPEX and indirect procurement activities. In this role, you will drive cost‑efficient solutions, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure smooth procurement operations across our organization.

In this exciting role you will:

Lead and facilitate

indirect sourcing initiatives

from strategy design through implementation, delivering agreed cost and value targets.

Serve as the

lead procurement role in CAPEX projects , including tendering, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.

Manage and execute

all administrative procurement activities

for indirect spend.

Technical Procurement Management

Manage and execute sourcing for categories such as

Process Equipment, Warehousing, Laboratory, Construction, MRO, and Services .

Proactively develop and implement

end-to-end sourcing initiatives , including full life cycle sourcing methods.

Execute supplier management strategies including

KPIs, Terms & Conditions, and contract governance .

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to maximize business value.

Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities in cooperation with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Provide procurement support across all functions, ensuring representation in business‑critical decisions.

Develop and execute strategic project and commodity plans to completion.

Drive supplier performance improvements in

quality, cost, delivery, and service .

Create sourcing strategies that improve cost efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Consolidate company‑wide spend to leverage buying power with key suppliers.

Perform spend analyses and develop

cost‑reduction roadmaps .

Lead RFP processes—requirements gathering, RFP creation, evaluation, and supplier selection.

Negotiate contracts with key suppliers, covering cost, service, and quality requirements.

Collaborate cross‑functionally to identify new supplier opportunities.

Ensure all indirect suppliers and contractors comply with company policies (HSE, ABC, CSR, Code of Conduct).

Ensure full compliance with the

Source‑to‑Pay

process.

Administrative Procurement Support

Manage orders, deliveries, invoices, and related documents.

Handle supplier claims for all indirect categories.

Maintain ERP

material and supplier master data .

Execute both operational and administrative procurement tasks.

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Prepare and place inquiries and orders with approved suppliers.

Special Responsibilities

Act as

Procurement Key User / Subject Matter Expert

for

Microsoft D365 .

Act as

Procurement Key User

for

DocuWare .

You should have:

2–3 years of procurement experience, ideally in a technical or indirect environment.

Experience working in a

matrix organization .

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to lead and influence others.

Strong problem‑solving and prioritization skills.

Solid stakeholder management capabilities.

Ability to work effectively in a

cross‑cultural environment .

Strategic mindset paired with hands‑on execution.

Technical affinity and understanding of industrial environments.

Location:

Ohly Americas – Boyceville / Tiffany Street, 1115, 54725, Boyceville, United States of America

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