Supply Chain Specialist #101644

Swoon; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist for a 12-month onsite engagement in East Peoria, IL. The role focuses on purchasing support, supplier sourcing, and supplier development within a global manufacturing context.

You will coordinate sourcing transitions, support NPI/NSI initiatives, and work across cross-functional teams to drive on-time delivery and supplier readiness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing projects involving the transition of parts and components from existing suppliers to new suppliers.
• Support supplier selection, source approval, supplier development, and new supplier introduction activities.
• Assist with sourcing initiatives related to New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) programs.
• Coordinate Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, working with suppliers and internal quality teams to support required approvals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and monitor progress across supplier sourcing and transition initiatives.
• Collaborate with purchasing, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams to support sourcing decisions and project execution.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding project timelines, requirements, documentation, and outstanding deliverables.
• Monitor supplier readiness and help identify potential risks involving quality, cost, logistics, and delivery.
• Assist in resolving supplier-related issues, coordinating corrective actions, and escalating project concerns when necessary.
• Prepare project updates, maintain sourcing documentation, and communicate progress to internal stakeholders and management.
• Apply project management and continuous improvement principles, including Six Sigma methodologies, to support sourcing and supply chain processes.
• Utilize Microsoft Office 365 and project management tools to organize information, track activities, and prepare reports.

Job description

Global Manufacturing Client | Onsite | East Peoria, IL

12-Month Contract | Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support purchasing, supplier sourcing, and supplier development initiatives for a global manufacturing organization. This position will focus on coordinating sourcing projects, transitioning parts and components between suppliers, and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing projects involving the transition of parts and components from existing suppliers to new suppliers.
• Support supplier selection, source approval, supplier development, and new supplier introduction activities.
• Assist with sourcing initiatives related to New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) programs.
• Coordinate Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, working with suppliers and internal quality teams to support required approvals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and monitor progress across supplier sourcing and transition initiatives.
• Collaborate with purchasing, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams to support sourcing decisions and project execution.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding project timelines, requirements, documentation, and outstanding deliverables.
• Monitor supplier readiness and help identify potential risks involving quality, cost, logistics, and delivery.
• Assist in resolving supplier-related issues, coordinating corrective actions, and escalating project concerns when necessary.
• Prepare project updates, maintain sourcing documentation, and communicate progress to internal stakeholders and management.
• Apply project management and continuous improvement principles, including Six Sigma methodologies, to support sourcing and supply chain processes.
• Utilize Microsoft Office 365 and project management tools to organize information, track activities, and prepare reports.