Supply Management Specialist

Job Title: Supply Management Specialist

Location: East Moline, IL 61244
Assignment Length: 12 Months + (Possible Extension)
Position Type: Contract / Contingent
Pay Rate: Hourly on W2 (All-Inclusive on SGS Payroll; Does Not Include PTO/Holiday Pay)
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Work Location: 100% Onsite

Position Overview

This role supports Supply Management operations by working closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, material flow, and project execution. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supply management activities involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with design engineers, suppliers, and management to deliver expected results
• Assist with coordination of supply management projects across disciplines and facilities
• Support prioritization of multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate project status, risks, and updates clearly across teams
• Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting, tracking, and documentation

What Skills You Need

• Experience leading teams or managing projects with multiple stakeholders (academic or professional)
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional project teams
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Exposure to negotiation and conflict resolution concepts
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus as needed
• Strong computer and systems skills, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience or exposure to Supply Management areas such as:
  a. Supplier integration
  b. Strategic or tactical supply management
  c. Material flow
  d. Scheduling or forecasting
  e. Logistics
• Experience with SAP or PDM workflows
• Experience analyzing data and solving problems
• Business or Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
• Exposure to sourcing, cost reduction, or change management

Candidate Eligibility

• Entry-level candidates will be considered
• Open to recent graduates with Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related degrees