Supply Management Specialist I

Three Point Solutions; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company is seeking an entry-level Supply Management Specialist I to support sourcing, supplier management, and data analysis. You will assist with contract strategies, cost modeling, and spend analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance.

The role involves on-site work in East Moline, IL, with responsibilities across planning, supplier selection, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role providing sourcing, supplier management support; experience with cost models and make-vs-buy is helpful.
• Requires strong data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SAP and PDM systems preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support supply chain planning activities within established frameworks and systems.
• Assist with supplier management activities and support supplier-related business requirements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data using established tools, methods, and formats.
• Support sourcing activities, supplier selection, and contract strategy execution.
• Assist with cost modeling, make-versus-buy studies, spend analysis, and invoice issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to address ongoing supplier performance issues.
• Support supplier validation during the early supplier selection process.
• Monitor and support supplier performance using established processes.
• Conduct analyses, quality checks, and inspections requiring independent judgment.
• Review existing operations and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers and suppliers regarding policies and procedures.
• Prepare, update, and maintain Microsoft documents, databases, reports, and departmental systems.
• Collaborate with design engineers, suppliers, management, and cross-functional project teams.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Reporting

Task prioritization

MS Office

Problem solving

Process analysis

Documentation

Report writing

Supplier collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer focus

Inquiry response

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Education

Business or engineering degree

Tools

SAP

PDM workflow

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Management Specialist I

Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company

Duration: 12 Months

Location: East Moline, IL 61244

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Description

The Supply Management Specialist I provides entry-level sourcing, supply chain, and supplier management support. This role involves assisting with sourcing strategies and contracts for lower-value, less-complex commodities, performing data analysis, supporting cost models and make-versus-buy studies, resolving invoice issues, and monitoring supplier performance. The specialist collaborates with Strategic Sourcing and cross-functional teams to support supplier selection, address supplier performance issues, improve business processes, and achieve supply management objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supply chain planning activities within established frameworks and systems.
• Assist with supplier management activities and support supplier-related business requirements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data using established tools, methods, and formats.
• Support sourcing activities, supplier selection, and contract strategy execution.
• Assist with cost modeling, make-versus-buy studies, spend analysis, and invoice issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to address ongoing supplier performance issues.
• Support supplier validation during the early supplier selection process.
• Monitor and support supplier performance using established processes.
• Conduct analyses, quality checks, and inspections requiring independent judgment.
• Review existing operations and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers and suppliers regarding policies and procedures.
• Prepare, update, and maintain Microsoft documents, databases, reports, and departmental systems.
• Collaborate with design engineers, suppliers, management, and cross-functional project teams.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Cross-functional team collaboration and project coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Problem-solving and the ability to analyze alternatives and recommend solutions.
• Ability to analyze current-state processes and identify gaps.
• Documentation, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work with suppliers, design engineers, management, and other stakeholders.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to respond to inquiries.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in one or more areas of Supply Management, including:
• Supplier integration
• Strategic supply management
• Supplier development
• Material flow
• Tactical supply management
• Scheduling and forecasting
• Logistics
• Experience using SAP and PDM workflow systems.
• Experience analyzing data and solving business problems.
• Experience with sourcing and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience with change management.
• Experience working on cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and facilities.
• Business or engineering degree, or equivalent experience.

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