Supply Management Specialist

SGS Consulting; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Fargo, ND is seeking a Materials Manager for a 2-year assignment with potential extension. The role is hourly on SGS payroll with 1st shift hours and possible overtime. You will build supplier relationships, monitor quality and delivery, and support cross-functional teams on quality, delivery and cost initiatives.

The position requires strong communication, negotiation, and data-analysis skills, plus the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Materials Management or related field.
• 2+ years in interpersonal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• 2+ years in multitasking under high stress with strong organization and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to monitor quality and delivery.
• Support procurement teams in commodity management activities related to Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Assist in negotiating supply agreements as needed.
• Independently analyze supply chain data using established tools to support decision-making.
• Lead initiatives to resolve chronic supplier issues.
• Develop and monitor supplier and part inventory plans to mitigate risk while maintaining assets.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organization

Prioritization

Job description

Assignment Length: 02 years + (Possible Extension)

Pay Rate: Hourly on w2 All Inclusive on SGS Payroll (Doesn’t Include PTO/Holiday Pay)

Work Hours: 1st shift position – 8 am to 4:30 pm – Possible overtime

Requirements

• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve quality and delivery performance
• Support multi-functional procurement teams responsible for commodity management activities in Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Support the negotiation of supply agreements as needed
• Independently analyze supply chain data using established tools and formats to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Lead initiatives to resolve chronic supplier issues
• Develop and monitor supplier and part inventory plans to mitigate supplier risk while maintaining goal level assets

What Skills You Need

• 2 or more years of experience in Materials Management or relevant work experience in Supply Management, Material Flow, or Production Planning
• 2 or more years of demonstrated experience in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• 2 or more years of experience in the ability to manage responsibilities simultaneously and shift priorities as needed in situations with high stress, impact, or criticality, while demonstrating skills of organization and prioritization

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience leading teams from within, leading without authority and owning team level initiatives/projects
• Proven experience working proactively in a self-guided environment with the ability to seek out additional responsibility
• Demonstrated results in business and process improvement through data analysis
• Owning international relationships with high levels of commodity complexity and spend