| Location | North River, ND |
| Job Type | Contractor |
| Salary | $30–$36 Per Hour |
Job Title: Supply Management Specialist II
Client: Heavy Equipment Manufacturing and Technology
Duration: 24-month contract
Location: Fargo, ND 58102
Shift: 1st Shift – Monday to Friday (40 hours/week)
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Job Description
The company is seeking a Supply Management Specialist II to support strategic sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain improvement activities. This role involves developing supplier relationships, analyzing supply chain data, monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance, and supporting procurement strategies.
The selected candidate will work with cross-functional procurement teams to improve supplier performance, address recurring supply issues, support supply agreements, and develop inventory plans that reduce supply chain risks while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
Key Responsibilities
· Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve quality and delivery performance.
· Support cross-functional procurement teams in commodity management activities related to quality, delivery, and cost.
· Support the negotiation of supply agreements as needed.
· Analyze supply chain data using established tools, methods, and formats to support business decisions and continuous improvement.
· Lead initiatives to resolve recurring supplier performance issues.
· Develop and monitor supplier and part inventory plans to mitigate supply risks while maintaining target inventory levels.
· Execute supply chain planning activities within established frameworks and procedures.
· Coordinate supplier management activities to support procurement and sourcing objectives.
· Collect, analyze, interpret, and report supply chain data to identify potential solutions.
· Plan and coordinate product and process testing and inspections.
· Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives and monitor their effectiveness.
· Review existing operations and recommend improvements to processes and workflows.
· Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and standards.
· Resolve supplier and internal customer inquiries related to policies and procedures, escalating complex issues when necessary.
· Prepare, update, and maintain complex Microsoft Office documents, databases, reports, and departmental records.
· Support business process improvements through data analysis, gap analysis, and reporting.
· Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve operational efficiency and supply chain performance.
Required Qualifications
· 2 or more years of experience in Materials Management or relevant experience in Supply Management, Material Flow, or Production Planning.
· 2 or more years of demonstrated experience in interpersonal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
· 2 or more years of experience managing multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities in high-stress, high-impact, or critical situations.
· Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
· Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and report data.
· Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
· Knowledge of supplier management, procurement, inventory planning, and supply chain processes.
· Ability to identify supplier performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Proficiency in computer applications and Microsoft Office tools.
· Ability to work independently and follow established policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience leading teams, influencing others without formal authority, and owning team-level initiatives or projects.
· Experience working proactively in a self-directed environment and taking on additional responsibilities.
· Demonstrated success in business and process improvement through data analysis.
· Experience managing international supplier relationships.
· Experience working with complex commodities, suppliers, or high-value spending categories.
· Experience conducting gap analysis, evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions.
· Experience with supplier quality planning, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work Environment
· Heavy equipment manufacturing and technology environment.
· Full-time, onsite position in Fargo, ND.
· Monday through Friday, 1st shift.
· 40 hours per week.
· Role involves supplier coordination, procurement support, supply chain data analysis, inventory planning, and process improvement.
· Regular collaboration with suppliers, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills
· Materials Management, Supply Management, Material Flow, or Production Planning.
· Supplier Relationship Management.
· Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Support.
· Supply Chain Data Analysis and Reporting.
Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company