Supply Management Specialist
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract Duration: 2-year, possible extension, W2
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
Pay: $36/hr
Position Overview
We are seeking a Supply Management Specialist to support supplier performance, procurement, material planning, and supply chain initiatives. This position will work closely with assigned suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance while identifying and resolving supply chain risks.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve quality and delivery performance.
- Support cross-functional procurement teams responsible for commodity management activities related to quality, delivery, and cost.
- Support the negotiation of supply agreements as needed.
- Independently analyze supply chain data using established tools and formats to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Lead initiatives focused on identifying and resolving chronic supplier issues.
- Develop and monitor supplier and part inventory plans to mitigate supply risk while maintaining inventory and asset goals.
- Work collaboratively across teams to address supplier, material, delivery, and operational challenges.
- Manage multiple priorities and adjust focus based on changing business needs.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in Materials Management or relevant experience in Supply Management, Material Flow, or Production Planning.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience with interpersonal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- 2+ years of experience managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously and shifting priorities as business needs change.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to effectively manage high-stress, high-impact, or critical situations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading teams or initiatives without direct authority.
- Experience taking ownership of team-level initiatives and projects.
- Proven ability to work proactively and independently in a self-guided environment.
- Demonstrated success driving business or process improvements through data analysis.
- Experience managing international supplier relationships.
- Experience supporting commodities with a high degree of complexity and spend.
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