Supply Management Specialist II

Job Title: Supply Management Specialist II
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)
Location: Dubuque, IA 52001
Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM (Overtime may be required)

Description:

Major Purpose
• Support and lead Strategic Sourcing activities and develop sourcing strategies.
• Build and manage the supplier base for materials, products, supplies, and services.
• Manage supplier quality, delivery, performance, and material replenishment.
• Address chronic supplier performance issues and support supplier validation and selection.
• Facilitate quality planning activities with suppliers.

Major Duties
• Execute supply chain planning activities within established processes.
• Perform supplier management activities and support sourcing initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain and supplier data.
• Coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes.
• Implement and monitor corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify process improvements and recommend solutions.
• Resolve complex issues with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Create and maintain Microsoft Excel, databases, reports, and other business documents.

Key Skills
• Supply Management & Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Planning & Organization
• Problem Solving & Gap Analysis
• Action Planning & Reporting
• Commercial Negotiation
• Conflict Resolution
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Compliance & Policy Management
• Microsoft Excel

Specific Requirements
• SAP experience preferred, especially SM modules.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Must be able to work onsite in Dubuque, IA or Quad Cities area.
• Onsite training required.

Daily Responsibilities
• Select and integrate suppliers for the company's Excavator product line through the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
• Collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams to support successful build events.
• Lead cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
• Lead SCI projects supporting manufacturing operations in Dubuque.

Education
• Short-Cycle Tertiary Education required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Management, Engineering/Technology, or a related field preferred.

Top Must-Haves
• Supply management and product development experience.
• Conflict resolution and commercial negotiation experience.
• Cross-functional experience with engineering, quality, manufacturing, material flow, or related functions.
• Experience working with global, multicultural teams.
• Ability to work 1st shift with occasional evening calls to support global teams and suppliers.

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