Supply Management Specialist II

BC Forward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Supply Management Specialist II" for an opportunity in Dubuque, IA 52001

• Position Title: Supply Management Specialist II
• Location: Dubuque, IA 52001
• Anticipated Start Date: Tentative 05/27/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

• Expected Duration: 01 Year
• Job Type: Full Time 40 Hours Contract, Onsite
• Pay Range: $24/Hr an hour on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

• 1st shift, 8-hour day that falls during the hours of 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Job Description:

• 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.

Duties:

• Investigates availability of suppliers and materials in the marketplace; implements enterprise/division sourcing strategies and integrates suppliers in supporting the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP).
• Leads and/or participates on multi-functional teams responsible for make vs. buy decisions, resourcing activities, and developing and implementing sourcing strategies; supports The Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner.
• 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 as appropriate; may negotiate with suppliers in order to resolve short-term performance problems. Drives continuous improvement in terms of performance and lowest total cost with the supply base utilizing Achieving Excellence process/criteria and other appropriate supply management tools.
• Develops and executes inventory plans to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals; resolves shipping, receiving, invoicing and payment problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Leads continuous cost reduction/value improvement activity, focusing on Shareholder Value Added (SVA); develops and implements communication plans to key stakeholders.
• Supports 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.
• Manager open to recent graduates or equivalent experience. On site position.
• Manager is looking for one Supply Chain Integration Specialist to work in Dubuque, IA.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, preferably in Business or Supply Management, with 3 years of supply management and/or Manufacturing experience or purchasing experience (supply management/purchasing experience is REQUIRED)
• SAP experience and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Individuals will be working in an office environment supporting a team of other supply management specialists.
• The team will be working on product development. These individuals will be performing quotes, analysis on quotes and providing this information to various product lines.
• Schedule will be an 8-hour day that falls during the hours of 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and this person must work onsite every day.
• Some travel will be required - will be doing day trips to visit suppliers. This position is a buyer role.

Benefits:
BC Forward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.



About BC Forward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. ideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.




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