Supply Management Specialist

Job Title: Supply Management Specialist

Location: Ankeny, IA 50023
Job Duration : 24 months + (Possible Extension or Internal hire possibility)

Job Type: Contingent
Shift: 8-5 PM, with flexibility on actual start and end times, M-F

Pay rate: Hourly on w2 All Inclusive on SGS Payroll

As a Continuous Improvement Supply Management Specialist, 

• Establish & execute multi-year cost reduction and resiliency plan for assigned commodities to support cost reduction ambitions for Des Moines

• Work cross-functionally to lead cost reduction initiatives; Generate ideas/concepts, gain stakeholder alignment and lead project execution.

• Manage and coordinate execution of cost, critical resourcing, and risk mitigation projects to improve supplier diversification, supply base resilience & cost performance.

• Leverage project management tools & processes, as well as Engineering Change Management (ECM) process to ensure design, sourcing and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; open to recent graduates.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn Microsoft analytical tools, Tableau, and Power BI independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Additional Information:
• Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.
• Business casual dress code.
• Position will work fully onsite.