PUR Sourcing Associate

Summary

Our client is seeking a PUR Sourcing Associate to join their team. As a PUR Sourcing Associate, you will be part of the procurement organization supporting sourcing and category activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills,along with hands-on procurement experience that helps drive accurate, compliant sourcing outcomes.

Job Title: PUR Sourcing Associate

Location: Maplewood, MN (Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Pay Range: $25-$29/hr

What's the Job?

• Support stakeholders and the category team across the US in professional services sourcing activities.

• Prepare RFPs and perform price analysis to facilitate negotiations.

• Extract and manage sourcing and reporting data from systems such as SharePoint.

• Use Excel to analyze data, build reporting outputs, and support dashboards.

• Maintain documentation and records related to sourcing and contracts, including purchase request verification for accuracy and compliance.

What's Needed?

• Procurement experience (2 to 3 years) with a focus on indirect procurement.

• Experience supporting RFP preparation, price analysis, and negotiation support.

• Strong communication skills for supplier and internal stakeholder engagement.

• Stakeholder management and project management skills to coordinate operational follow-ups.

• Proficiency with computers and MS Office (including Excel) for data analysis and reporting.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a hybrid schedule with a clear onsite/remote rhythm in Maplewood, MN.

• Contribute directly to sourcing execution, contract renewals, and operational procurement support.

• Build impact through data-driven reporting and documentation that supports compliant sourcing decisions.

• Serve as a point of contact for operational stakeholder questions and issue follow-up.

• Join a team environment where collaboration with internal partners and suppliers is central to success.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a PUR Sourcing Associate to join their team. As a PUR Sourcing Associate, you will be part of the procurement organization supporting sourcing and category activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills,along with hands-on procurement experience that helps drive accurate, compliant sourcing outcomes.

Job Title: PUR Sourcing Associate

Location: Maplewood, MN (Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Pay Range: $25-$29/hr

What's the Job?

• Support stakeholders and the category team across the US in professional services sourcing activities.

• Prepare RFPs and perform price analysis to facilitate negotiations.

• Extract and manage sourcing and reporting data from systems such as SharePoint.

• Use Excel to analyze data, build reporting outputs, and support dashboards.

• Maintain documentation and records related to sourcing and contracts, including purchase request verification for accuracy and compliance.

What's Needed?

• Procurement experience (2 to 3 years) with a focus on indirect procurement.

• Experience supporting RFP preparation, price analysis, and negotiation support.

• Strong communication skills for supplier and internal stakeholder engagement.

• Stakeholder management and project management skills to coordinate operational follow-ups.

• Proficiency with computers and MS Office (including Excel) for data analysis and reporting.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a hybrid schedule with a clear onsite/remote rhythm in Maplewood, MN.

• Contribute directly to sourcing execution, contract renewals, and operational procurement support.

• Build impact through data-driven reporting and documentation that supports compliant sourcing decisions.

• Serve as a point of contact for operational stakeholder questions and issue follow-up.

• Join a team environment where collaboration with internal partners and suppliers is central to success.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.