One Table, One Team Where every seat matters.

HQ Locations: Marshall, MN or Bloomington, MN

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

Are you ready to elevate your sourcing career? We’re expanding our procurement team and seeking 2 Strategic Sourcing Buyers to drive results in equipment, spare parts, and service contract management across our Schwan’s plants. You’ll also have the opportunity to broaden your impact in areas such as IT hardware and software, marketing services, and EHS goods and services. If you excel at negotiations, enjoy cultivating strong supplier relationships, and are motivated by delivering measurable improvements in cost savings, reliability, and operational efficiency—this is the role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations with key suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, warranties, and contract protections.
• Manage capital equipment purchases, maintenance and repair parts, and service agreements to support plant operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, R&D, sales, marketing) to align purchasing strategies with business needs.
• Monitor categories for pricing trends, supply risks, and opportunities, delivering insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier performance, ensuring continuous improvement, cost savings, and innovation.
• Own the full contract lifecycle—including renewals, performance tracking, and compliance management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) issues with internal and external partners.
• Drive results in price, rate, and risk management while maximizing supplier value and reliability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience in a Buyer or Strategic Sourcing role).
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with procurement systems a plus.
• CPIM or CSCP certification preferred (but not required).

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $66,375 - $110,625 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.