Supply Management Specialist

Requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve quality and delivery performance
Support multi-functional procurement teams responsible for commodity management activities in 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 to resolve chronic supplier issues
Develop and monitor supplier and part inventory plans to mitigate supplier risk while maintaining goal level assets

What Skills You Need
2 or more years of experience in Materials Management or relevant work experience in Supply Management, Material Flow, or Production Planning
2 or more years of demonstrated experience in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution
2 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 prioritization

What Makes You Stand Out
Experience leading teams from within, leading without authority and owning team level initiatives/projects
Proven experience working proactively in a self-guided environment with the ability to seek out additional responsibility
Demonstrated results in business and process improvement through data analysis
Owning international relationships with high levels of commodity complexity and spend

Notes:
1st shift Monday - Friday

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status