NEW JOB OPENING
SOURCING & PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
IN Minnetonka, MN, USA!

 

Date Posted: 07/23/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 504583
Industry: Insurance
Job Title: Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director
Job Location: Minnetonka, MN, USA, 55343
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 3 days per week onsite, 2 remote
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 3
Min Hourly Rate($): 50.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Category Management, Contract Negotiations, Microsoft Excel, Sourcing
Experience Desired: Experience in developing market-leading category management and sourcing strategies for IT services (3+ yrs); Experience benchmarking, constructing, and negotiating complex master agreements and SOWs (3+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent



Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive experience in developing market-leading category management and sourcing strategies and leading complex strategic sourcing projects in cross-functional team environment.

• 3+ years of experience benchmarking, constructing, and negotiating complex master agreements and statements of work.

• High impact individual with demonstrated ability to succeed in a high demand multi-tasking environment.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguous situations using facts, alternatives identification, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior leadership.

• Superior organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute plans when directed.

• Ability to concisely articulate positions and garner support quickly from various levels of leadership.

• Strong analytical skills (effectively supports decisions on factual data and analysis) and problem-solving skills

• Advanced skill level in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.



Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience within IT Software or Hardware categories.

• 5+ years of experience of negotiating technology complex deals, developing and leading RFx projects, including use of eRFx tools or relevant sell -side negotiation experience.

• Strong understanding of IT Software and Hardware required

• Knowledge of e-Procurement tools; previous experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules (or similar procurement systems).



Responsibilities:

• As the Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director (IT), you will be challenged to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting efforts across the enterprise in a rapidly changing IT Software/Services category primarily for business process applications (such as, virtual care technology, care coordination platforms, and financial software), plus other indirect technology spend commodities as assigned

• A successful candidate for this role will have superior experience with the end-to-end sourcing & procurement process, analytical and risk management skills, and exceptional relationship management and consultative skills

• The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, demonstrate the ability to lead and manage multiple projects and tasks, and successfully deliver on initiatives that will often have a broad and meaningful impact.
  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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