We pride ourselves on being the experts in what we do. And, we need individuals who are experienced to be able to handle the more complex spend categories and execute procurement actions that support business operations while adding value to the organization. You’ll develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while creating procurement strategies and monitoring the contract lifecycles.

This position would ideally be located at our Home Office in Stevens Point, WI but can also be located at our office in Madison, WI.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the procurement process for the assigned spend categories including maintaining awareness of current and future needs, monitoring milestones, and reviewing contracts
• Develop and execute action plans based on identified sourcing strategy, supplier management/ business needs, and improvements to ensure standards are achieved at a competitive rate with minimal risk
• Build relationships with our Information Technology stakeholders in the spend areas of hardware, software, telecommunications, and IT consulting
• Execute negotiation strategies to determine contract terms while ensuring a strong product is provided with optimal savings and minimal risk
• Monitor contracts for assigned spend categories to identify expirations and proactively communicate with the business stakeholders to determine how to proceed with the vendor
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and cost analysis to remain a subject matter expert in assigned categories and make recommendations to the business
• Maintain knowledge of changing technology, market conditions, and industry trends to identify possible improvements

What it Takes

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 4 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related work experience
• Ability to communicate and provide exceptional customer service
• Organizational and project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

How You’ll Apply

If you are interested in joining Sentry’s team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you’ll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.

About Sentry

All of us at Sentry—more than 4,000 associates—have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We’re proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States.

We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.

Thank you for your interest in Sentry!

April Burclaw

April.Burclaw@sentry.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.