Specialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX & L&S

Specialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX & L&S | Primient
About Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
About the Role
The Specialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX & Labor and Services provides operational, analytical, and administrative support for procurement activities through supplier data management, sourcing event support, contract administration, reporting, and compliance activities. This role serves as a foundation for category management and procurement operations.
Key responsibilities: Specialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX & Labor & Services
Procurement Administration
Maintain supplier records and documentation
Support vendor onboarding and qualification activities
Manage procurement databases and tracking tools.
Assist with Capex category presentations to senior leadership.
Assist with tracking and reporting Capex avoidance progress toward KPIs
Assist with creating and maintaining savings models and tracking monthly progress toward Capex and L&S KPIs.
Sourcing Support
Prepare bid packages and supplier communications.
Collect and organize supplier responses.
Assist in preparing bid analysis summaries.
Contract Support
Maintain contract repositories and tracking systems
Monitor contract expiration and renewal schedules
Process contract documentation and approvals.
Review, negotiate, and award smaller service agreements with support from Sr Specialists and above.
Communicate stakeholder concerns effectively to contractors/suppliers for resolution.
Use data from SAP and other systems to prepare reports on supplier/contractor performance.
Data & Reporting
Generate spend, savings, and supplier reports
Maintain procurement dashboards and KPIs.
Validate procurement data accuracy.
Supplier Coordination
Assist suppliers with administrative inquiries.
Coordinate documentation and compliance requirements.
Support issue tracking and follow-up activities.
Compliance Support
Ensure procurement files are complete and audit-ready.
Support SOX compliance activities.
Maintain procurement records and supporting documentation.
About You
Knowledge
Support SOX compliance activities.
Microsoft Office proficiency – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Solid analytical skills for using SAP and other tools to process supplier/contractor data
Good communication and presentation skills
Attention to detail and first-time quality of work.
Willingness to engage face-to-face with engineers and operations/maintenance stakeholders.
Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot and the ability to use them responsibly.
Procurement fundamentals and purchasing processes
Supplier onboarding and maintenance procedures
Contract repository and document management practices
Data management and reporting fundamentals
ERP systems and procurement technologies
Procurement compliance requirements
Basic financial and spend reporting concepts
Required and Preferred Education/Certification
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field (preferred)
Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain (e.g., CPSM) (preferred)
Microsoft Excel or Power BI certification (preferred)
Required and Preferred Work Experience
1-3 years of experience in procurement, category management or supply chain (required)
Experience working with business systems and data management (required)
Experience supporting cross-functional teams (required)
SAP Experience (preferred)
Supplier onboarding or contract administration experience (preferred)
Procurement or sourcing support experience (preferred)
Total RewardsThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $67,240.00 - $84,050.00 and is bonus eligible.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.​
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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
Competitive Pay​
Multiple Healthcare plan choices​
Dental and vision insurance​
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​
Short- and Long-Term Disability​
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​
Paid holidays & vacation​
Floating days off​
Parental leave for new parents​
Employee resource groups​
Learning & development programs​
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & Culture
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​
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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
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