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Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Country:  United States
City:  Cloquet
State:  Minnesota
Location:  Mill Cloquet
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Posting date:  Jun 12, 2026

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Overview:
Sappi North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to serve as the primary liaison between Central Procurement and mill operations. This role leads sourcing strategies, manages procurement for direct and indirect materials and services, and drives cost savings and supplier performance in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead procurement activities to support mill operations, ensuring efficiency and results
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned commodity categories
  • Analyze spend, drive cost reductions, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and supplier terms
  • Provide leadership and direction to the on-site procurement team
  • Manage supplier performance, relationships, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Partner with stakeholders to support sourcing plans, RFIs/RFPs, and business cases
  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, sustainability initiatives, and company policies

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field
  • 8–10 years of procurement or relevant business experience
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred

Ideal Candidate:
A strategic, results-driven leader with strong sourcing expertise, capable of optimizing spend, leading teams, and building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Overview:
Sappi North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to serve as the primary liaison between Central Procurement and mill operations. This role leads sourcing strategies, manages procurement for direct and indirect materials and services, and drives cost savings and supplier performance in a highly collaborative, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead procurement activities to support mill operations, ensuring efficiency and results
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned commodity categories
  • Analyze spend, drive cost reductions, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and supplier terms
  • Provide leadership and direction to the on-site procurement team
  • Manage supplier performance, relationships, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Partner with stakeholders to support sourcing plans, RFIs/RFPs, and business cases
  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, sustainability initiatives, and company policies

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field
  • 8–10 years of procurement or relevant business experience
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred

Ideal Candidate:
A strategic, results-driven leader with strong sourcing expertise, capable of optimizing spend, leading teams, and building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Bethany Kurlanska
Email:  Bethany.Kurlanska@sappi.com
Telephone number:  207-857-1008

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