External Supplier Supply Chain Lead

Heraeus

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Heraeus Epurio in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist for External Suppliers to manage procurement-related operations with subcontract manufacturers. You will handle PO creation, tracking, and closure while coordinating WIP, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance across the supply chain.

The role requires 1–2 years in procurement or planning, strong communication and leadership skills, and familiarity with SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

1–2 years experience in procurement or planning settings.
Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
SAP experience preferred; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Own PO management for subcontracting vendors, including creation, tracking, revisions, and closure.
Coordinate and monitor WIP with subcontractors to ensure visibility and timely flow.
Serve as single point of contact for assigned subcontractors and manage communications.
Align with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance and Customer Service to gather and relay information.
Collect feedback from subcontractors and share with planning for ERP/MRP inputs.
Manage supplier compliance and risk tools to meet quality, delivery, and ethical standards.
Lead supplier onboarding activities including system setup and compliance approvals.
Develop and review KPIs for subcontractors and drive corrective actions.
Identify and escalate supply risks and propose mitigation plans with internal teams and suppliers.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in subcontracting processes and costs.