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The ideal candidate will own supplier onboarding, contract and pricing management, purchase order execution, and procurement escalations, ensuring materials and vendor readiness to keep production running smoothly.This role will report to the Senior Sourcing Manager, Raw Materials.What You’ll Do:Create and issue Purchase Orders for raw materials and packaging, ensuring accuracy in quantities, pricing, and delivery datesOwn supplier communications related to purchase orders, delivery schedules, material availability, and provide regular updates to internal stakeholdersSupport supplier negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply continuity planningLead supplier onboarding activities, including vendor setup, documentation collection, and coordination with Jonesborough and Dr. Squatch teamsTrack sourcing activities, supplier onboarding, and procurement milestones to support successful project execution and launch readiness.Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier information, and material data across all relevant systems.Support ongoing procurement operations and supplier management activities following project launch and transition to steady-state operations.About You:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related fieldProven experience in supplier negotiations (pricing, payment terms, and lead times)Experience working directly with suppliers and executing purchase orders is requiredComfort working in ERP systems; ICAT, SAP, or Velocity preferredStrong supplier management and cross-functional communication skillsAbility to manage multiple workstreams (onboarding, contracts, escalations) simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentExperience in the consumer products industry is highly preferredInterest in health and wellness, personal care, and/or eCommerce industriesSomeone who gets things done without perfect resources, is innovative, and works with a sense of urgencySomeone who has high standards, takes ownership, and is invested in the outcomeSomeone who proactively helps others, stays positive, and has a good sense of humor3+ years’ experience in Procurement or similar rolesEEO:“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”","company":"Mindlance","rawCompany":"mindlance","city":"Jonesboro","state":"AR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T10:23:31.617Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"423450","title":"Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"medical-dental-and-hospital-equipment-and-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"424210","title":"Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"drugs-and-druggists-sundries-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"424350","title":"Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"clothing-and-clothing-accessories-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Procurement Assistant","description":"Job Details:Job Title: Procurement Assistant Manager/ Assistant Sourcing ManagerLocation: Jonesboro, ARDuration: 06 MonthsTax Term: W2 About the Role:***, for the Dr. Squatch brand is seeking an Assistant Sourcing Manager – Procurement to support a critical insourcing initiative at our Jonesboro, Arkansas facility. 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