Supply Chain Specialist

igus Inc.; Rumford (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA Medical plan

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

igus Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to identify, develop, and manage a robust supplier base aligned with cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability goals.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to ensure a reliable supply chain and to support new product introductions and material qualification. The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or sourcing, experience in manufacturing environments, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, supplier development, supply chain, or sourcing experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments preferred.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, capacity, performance, and standards.
• Develop supplier improvement plans to cut costs, improve quality, and reduce lead times.
• Conduct supplier audits (onsite or remote) to assess capabilities and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs: on-time delivery, fill rate, quality defects, responsiveness, cost.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to support growth, risk mitigation, and cost-down strategies.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, service levels, and long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and supply risks to support decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading technical drawings

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

General Description

The Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing a high-performing supply base that meets the organization’s requirements for cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and sustainability. This role combines strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure a reliable and competitive supply chain. The Supply Chain Specialist acts as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders such as Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, capacity, performance history, and alignment with company standards.
• Develop supplier improvement plans focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and lead-time reduction.
• Conduct supplier audits (onsite or remote) to assess operational capabilities and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, fill rate, quality defects, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers to resolve performance issues.
• Identifyand qualify new suppliers to support business growth, risk mitigation, and cost-down strategies.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, service levels, and long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, commodity price movements, and supply risks to support sourcing decisions.
• Support cost modeling, benchmarking, quoting, and competitive bidding processes.
• Partner with Product Management & Engineering to support new product introductions, material qualification , and manufacturability improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality on supplier audits, PPAPs, certifications, and defect mitigation.
• Work with Operations to ensure uninterrupted supply flow and resolve production-related material issues.
• Identifysupply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies (dual-sourcing, inventory buffers, quality gates).
• Responsible for Lead Customs and Trade Foreign aspects from the business.
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, supplier development, supply chain, or sourcing.
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments preferred.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Power BI is a plus).
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications (preferred).
• Travel availability for supplier visits (typically 10-25%).
  

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities
• Complete benefits package:
  • Co. paid HSA Medical plan
  • Co. paid Dental
  • Co. paid Life
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement with Company contributions
• 20 Paid Time Off days per year, plus 9 holidays
• Subsidized lunch on-site
  

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