Associate Category Specialist

Hypertherm Associates

Associate Category Specialist role supporting procurement of industrial materials and equipment at Hypertherm Associates. Involve in cost savings initiatives within a strong team culture.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeKent • Minnesota, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,828 - $121,377 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including contract development, negotiation, and cost-saving analysis. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ExperienceContract DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsCost/Benefit AnalysisAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Cost/Benefit AnalysisMake/Buy Decision-ModelingPurchase Order CreationDocumentation ManagementContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Supplier PerformanceCost Reduction ProjectsCross-Functional MeetingsInvoicing QuestionsEngineering Change Order

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the team in helping ensure materials are delivered on time, at the best available price, and meet quality requirements
Work with guidance from experienced team members to communicate with suppliers about pricing, deliveries, inventory changes, and product updates
Gather and share supplier performance information to support sourcing decisions, team discussions, and follow-up actions
Assist with identifying, tracking, and documenting cost-saving opportunities for current manufacturing and future projects
Create and update purchase orders and related documentation by following established processes and guidance
Support contract compliance, invoicing questions, and Engineering Change Order activities by reviewing information and tracking details with guidance
Participate in cross-functional meetings and cost reduction projects by completing assigned tasks, gathering data, and supporting project follow-up

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline
2-3 years supply chain experience
Proven analytical skills (cost/benefit analysis, make/buy decision-modeling, etc.)
Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills
Proven experience in contract development and negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Profit-Sharing
Employee Stock Ownership
Five days/year Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship