Supply Chain Specialist

Apex Systems; Findlay (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

ESPP

HSA

EAP

Training & certifications

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage purchasing activities, review requisitions, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services. The role involves using commercial analysis techniques and collaborating with various teams to optimize the supply chain process.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience, with SAP/ERP and Microsoft Office proficiency. Hybrid work is offered with locations in Findlay, OH or Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in SCM, Business, or Accounting.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP (or other ERP) and Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and proper approvals.
• Purchase materials, equipment, and incidental services.
• Resolve PO and invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and suppliers.
• Expedite commitments to meet delivery and supplier performance.
• Use SAP/ERP tools to support supply chain controls.
• Conduct RFQs, bid analyses, and negotiations to ensure value.
• Collaborate with legal to ensure acceptable terms and minimize risk.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier sources.
• Analyze price and discuss schedules with suppliers.
• Lead special projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job#: 3056327

Job Description

Supply Chain Specialist

Location

Flexible to sit in either Findlay, Ohio OR Houston, TX offices

Schedule

4 days onsite, 1 day remote. M-F 8-5.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage purchasing activities. This role involves reviewing purchase requisitions, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. The specialist will utilize commercial analysis techniques and collaborate with various teams to optimize the supply chain process.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and review purchase requisitions for materials and services for completeness and proper approval.
• Purchase materials, equipment, and incidental services for assigned areas.
• Identify and resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Expedite purchase commitments to ensure timely delivery and supplier performance.
• Ensure the proper use of tools and systems for Supply Chain Controls.
• Utilize practices such as RFQs, bid analysis, and negotiations to ensure value.
• Work with Supply Chain and legal professionals to ensure contractual terms are acceptable and minimize risk.
• Maintain awareness of current market conditions, new products, and supply sources.
• Perform price analysis and confer with suppliers on price, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Participate in or lead special projects as identified by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. Degrees in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Accounting are preferred.
• Experience: Two or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with SAP (or alternative ERP systems) and Microsoft Office products is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Adapts well to fluctuating situations and works independently with limited guidance.
• Strong communication skills with internal customers, external suppliers, and between operational functions.
• Ability to collaborate with business units to assess and fulfill all requests in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with internal Supply Chain peers and business units to drive results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and priorities.
• Seeks growth in knowledge of applicable commercial skills, tools, and process optimization.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.