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Supply Management SpecialistMajor 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 DutiesExecute, 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, KnowledgeData Collection and AnalysisVerbal CommunicationAction PlanningPlanning and OrganizingAssessmentComputer SkillsData ControlReview and ReportingAnalyze Alternatives and Recommend SolutionsAnalyze Current State/AS-IS StateBusiness Case ContributionCustomer-Focused ApproachDefine Future State/TO-BE StateIn-Depth QuestioningPerform Gap AnalysisQuestions StrategicallyReportingTraffic and Vehicle PlanningWriting skillsCompliance ManagementPolicy and RegulationEducationShort-Cycle Tertiary EducationWork ExperiencePosition Title: Supply Management SpecialistSpecific Position Requirements: Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.1st shift Monday - Friday RequirementsBuild and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve quality and delivery performanceSupport multi-functional procurement teams responsible for commodity management activities in Quality, Delivery, and CostSupport the negotiation of supply agreements as neededIndependently analyze supply chain data using established tools and formats to support decision-making and continuous improvementLead initiatives to resolve chronic supplier issuesDevelop and monitor supplier and part inventory plans to mitigate supplier risk while maintaining goal level assetsWhat Skills You Need2 or more years of experience in Materials Management or relevant work experience in Supply Management, Material Flow, or Production Planning2 or more years of demonstrated experience in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution2 or more years of experience in the ability to manage responsibilities simultaneously and shift priorities as needed in situations with high stress, impact, or criticality, while demonstrating skills of organization and prioritizationWhat Makes You Stand OutExperience leading teams from within, leading without authority and owning team level initiatives/projectsProven experience working proactively in a self-guided environment with the ability to seek out additional responsibilityDemonstrated results in business and process improvement through data analysisOwning international relationships with high levels of commodity complexity and spendEEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."