Supply Management Specialist I: Sourcing & Analytics

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

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.