Supply Management Specialist I - Supply Management

Title

Experimental Procurement Specialist

Schedule

Onsite, Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Type

24-Month Ongoing Contract, Possible Extension

Summary

John Deere is seeking an Experimental Procurement Specialist to support the sourcing and procurement of experimental and prototype parts in a fast?paced manufacturing and engineering environment. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with hands?on experience identifying suppliers, requesting and analyzing quotes, and managing purchase orders for non?standard or prototype materials.

This is a highly execution?focused, on?site role requiring close collaboration with suppliers and factory teams to ensure accurate tracking, labeling, staging, and inventory management of experimental components.

Key Responsibilities

Experimental & Prototype Procurement

• Procure experimental and prototype parts to support engineering and development initiatives
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and sourcing options
• Request, review, and analyze supplier quotes to support sourcing decisions
• Issue purchase orders and manage procurement documentation
• Track order status and communicate progress to internal stakeholders

Supplier & Factory Coordination

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely fulfillment of experimental parts
• Partner with factory teams to label, store, stage, and organize incoming parts
• Support coordination between procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams

Inventory Tracking & Documentation

• Track experimental and prototype part inventory
• Maintain accurate records of sourced materials, orders, and inventory movement
• Support visibility and traceability of experimental components throughout the lifecycle

Required Skills & Experience

Top Skillsets

• Procurement / Purchasing background
• Quote request and quote analysis experience
• Supplier identification, sourcing, and selection experience

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience required
• 4–5 years of experience preferred
• Prior experience supporting experimental, prototype, or non?standard parts procurement strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively in an on?site, hands?on environment