Supplier Program Specialist

DSG Supply; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

PTO/EML

Health plan

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

DSG Supply is seeking a Supplier Program Specialist in Minnesota to support supplier programs and strategic sourcing initiatives. You will manage program tracking, reporting, meeting preparation, project coordination, and routine administrative tasks.

The role focuses on organizing information, surfacing findings for review, and coordinating approved work while ensuring alignment with supplier strategy and accountability. DSG emphasizes ESOP ownership and collaborative growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Experience with purchasing, supplier support, or related roles is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program terms, renewals, rebates, incentives, contacts, and approved supplier listings with trackers.
• Prepare agendas, data summaries, and background material for meetings; document decisions and follow-up actions.
• Compile purchasing, rebate, profitability, and supplier performance data; identify trends and alignment opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Finance, Purchasing, and field teams; escalate decisions as needed.
• Triage supplier inquiries, credits, and billing discrepancies; investigate and document resolutions.
• Occasional travel may be required for supplier or internal meetings; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Supplier management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Power BI

Supplier management tools

Job description

• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

DSG is seeking a Supplier Program Specialist to help Supplier Program Managers execute and administer supplier programs and strategic sourcing initiatives. This role expands their capacity by handling program tracking, reporting, meeting preparation, project coordination, supplier and field follow-up, and routine administrative issues. The Specialist organizes existing information, surfaces findings for Supplier Program Manager review, and coordinates approved work. Supplier Program Managers retain ownership of supplier strategy, negotiations, relationships, alignment decisions, and supplier accountability.

At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time. Starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. And we focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork and growth. Where your career path is rich with possibilities. Where every success is shared. And where every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we’ve delivered more than supplies, we’ve offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us.

A Typical Day in the Life of a Supplier Program Specialist at DSG:

• Maintain accurate records of program terms, renewals, rebates, incentives, contacts, and approved supplier listings. Track key dates and commitments, flag discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up with Finance, Purchasing, and Supplier Program Managers.
• Compile existing purchasing, rebate, profitability, and supplier performance information into summaries and scorecards. Identify trends, gaps, and potential alignment opportunities for Supplier Program Manager evaluation. Work with data and system owners when source information needs correction.
• Maintain trackers, timelines, action items, and documentation for supplier or product alignment and hub program initiatives. Follow up with suppliers, field teams, and internal partners, and report progress and obstacles to the Supplier Program Manager.
• Prepare agendas, data summaries, comparisons, presentations, and background material. Document decisions and action items, then coordinate follow-through after meetings.
• Gather and document field feedback, share approved updates, and route issues to the right owners. Research alternate sources when directed by the Supplier Program Manager or when product availability issues arise.
• Triage supplier inquiries, credits, billing discrepancies, and other program exceptions. Investigate with the appropriate teams, document resolution, and elevate decisions or unresolved matters.
• Occasional travel may be required for supplier or internal meetings. Other duties as assigned.

A Successful Supplier Program Specialist Typically Has:

• One to three years in purchasing, inside sales, operations, supplier support, or a related role; distribution experience preferred. Experience working with manufacturers or suppliers is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, comfort managing multiple deadlines, and ability to maintain reliable records, trackers, and action items.
• Ability to work with existing data, spot discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience using Power BI or supplier management tools is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate across field teams, suppliers, Finance, Purchasing, and other partners; know when to resolve a routine issue and when to elevate a decision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered. Interest in supplier programs and strategic sourcing is valued.

At DSG, We Offer Benefits Built for You:

• We are proudly 100% employee owned, which means your hard work and decisions directly benefit not only the success of the organization, but also your individual Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• We are highly committed to your training and development, offering personal and professional development opportunities and unlimited growth potential.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on your experience and potential.
• You will receive generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances.
• Our comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, also offers a multitude of other perks such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, among many others.
• We know the importance of family, and offer various family planning and childcare savings opportunities, including paid parental leave, adoption assistance, infertility assistance, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Build your financial future through multiple retirement savings opportunities, including a 401(k) with employer match and ESOP.
• You will receive a discount on all DSG-supplied products.
• We believe in giving back to our communities and hope that you will too, which is why we offer paid volunteer hours in addition to PTO.