Major Purpose
Supports and may lead a commodity Strategic Sourcing team with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for enterprise/region/division/unit. Builds and develops a supply base for procuring less complex and strategic materials, products, supplies and services. Responsible for quality, delivery, supplier performance and establishing appropriate material replenishment process. Coordinates and leads efforts to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during the early supplier selection process as part of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (PDP). Facilitates the quality planning activities with suppliers.
Major Duties
" Execute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
" Carry out a range of supplier management activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
" Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
" Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.
" Plan and coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes. Implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives and monitor them to make sure they are effective.
" Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
" Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
" Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring the most complex issues to others.
" Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes.
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
" Data Collection and Analysis
" Verbal Communication
" Action Planning
" Planning and Organizing
" Assessment
" Computer Skills
" Data Control
" Review and Reporting
" Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
" Analyze Current State/AS-IS State
" Business Case Contribution
" Customer-Focused Approach
" Define Future State/TO-BE State
" In-Depth Questioning
" Perform Gap Analysis
" Questions Strategically
" Reporting
" Traffic and Vehicle Planning
" Writing skills
" Compliance Management
" Policy and Regulation
Education
" Short-Cycle Tertiary Education
Work Experience
" Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months)
" Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 mo
Position Title: Supply Management Specialist
Specific Position Requirements: Onsite
Max Bill Rate: ***/hr
Your Responsibilities
As a Supply Management Specialist for Continuous Improvement (CI Buyer) for *** Kernersville located in Kernersville, NC you will:
" Manage cost reduction and risk mitigation projects to ensure they are executed on time and without disruption to the product line.
" Support the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process to ensure design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner.
" Work with engineering and suppliers on product specifications, making recommendations to ensure a quality product at the lowest total cost.
" Develop and communicate comprehensive implementation plans to both internal and external stakeholders.
What Skills You Need
" Experience with leading a project; including creating a plan, coordinating resources, and delivering results.
" Demonstrated ability to work effectively, influence without authority, and execute cross-functionally.
" Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to make sound business decisions
- Excel and Data Analytics Skills
What Makes You Stand Out
" 3 or more years of experience in Supply Chain
" Experience in managing supplier relationships and maintaining effective communication.
" Prior experience working in a manufacturing or factory setting.
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
" Bachelor s Degree in Business/Management, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent related work experience.
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.