Supply Management Specialist

Fargo, ND 58102, United States

Job Description


Overview: TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment. JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Leads and/or supports a Strategic Sourcing team with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, meeting Enterprise Product Delivery Process and Enterprise Order Fulfilment Process requirements/goals on product cost, schedule and quality for the enterprise/region/division/unit. In the Enterprise Product Delivery Process, plays a key role in integrating suppliers early in the process to optimize design and cost.
  • Builds and develops a supply base for procuring complex and strategic materials, products, supplies and services.
  • Coordinates and leads efforts to address chronic supplier performance issues.
Duties:
  • Ensures or manages the development and implementation of enterprise/divisional strategies, defining and integrating supply chains that support Enterprise Product Delivery Process(EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfilment Process (EOFP) and significantly impact enterprise financial and operational objectives.
  • Develops, builds and maintains an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; measures the performance of the supplier and defines corrective actions; obtains assistance from other functional representatives such as quality, product engineering, etc. as appropriate.
  • Leads and/or supports the negotiation of supply agreements with specific suppliers resulting in cost models, an implementation strategy and a documented agreement, ensuring the Company meets its overall goals for cost, quality, continuity of supply, etc. Collects cost data and prepares supplier cost/industry analyses.
  • Utilizes and develops continuous improvement in terms of performance and lowest total cost with the supply base utilizing the Achieving Excellence process/criteria and other appropriate supply management tools.
  • Works with engineers and suppliers on product specification, making recommendations to ensure a quality product at the lowest total cost and meeting cost targets; supports the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner.
  • Leads target costing and cost management support for Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) cost goals, focusing on Shareholder Value Added; develops and implements communication plans to key stakeholders, internally and externally.
  • Develops, implements and improves Supply Management processes to support the Enterprise Order Fulfilment Process and Enterprise Product Delivery Process.
  • Provides work direction and/or coaching as necessary to less experienced supply management personnel; ensures completion of administrative support to the Human Resource processes.
  • BA in Supply Management/Business/Accounting/Related Field- Required
Job Requirements:
  • Execute supplier sourcing strategies for indirect materials including packaging, chemicals, equipment, etc. to support research & development and factory production
  • Manage and facilitate on-going daily interactions with cross-functional departments at the factory
  • Maintain supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in terms of delivery, cost, quality, and business performance
  • Analyse, negotiate, and manage supply agreements to ensure compliance, continuity of supply, and company goals are achieved
  • Maintenance of purchasing data in an ERP systems as well as the implementation of cost controls and tracking cost reduction
What makes you stand out:
  • 2+ years in supply management (indirect supply management preferred)
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively for changing conditions
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Project management experience involving multiple functional areas
  • Experience developing or managing contracts, particularly development agreements and/or statements of work
  • Experience with negotiations, driving cost reductions, contract negotiations, indirect supply management experience
  • Self-motivated, and possesses initiative to seek out additional responsibility
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of software, especially Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook
  • Local candidates preferred
  • Manager is looking for a confident/strong communicator and someone that is highly organized.
TekWissen\xc2\xae Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $35.00 - $37.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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  • Job Id
    JD4354002
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Fargo, ND 58102, United States
  • Education
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