Supply Management Specialist

Manpower is currently hiring a Supply Management Specialist for one of our clients in Fargo, ND! Job Responsibilities: * Provides entry level sourcing, Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) support to include development and execution/enforcement of strategies and contracts for commodities of lower value and less complexity. * Assists with cost models, make vs. buy studies, spend analysis, invoice issue resolution and other data analyses. * Works with Strategic Sourcing to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during early supplier selection process as part of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP). * Makes use of Achieving Excellence process to manage the suppliers performance. * The work requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment but is reviewed periodically or upon completion. * Executes Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) with cost reduction activities, analyzing quotations, and making supplier selection based on criteria such as quality, cost, process capability, lead time and supplier stability. * Participates in implementation of resourcing activities and make versus buy decisions. * Collects cost data and prepares limited supplier cost/industry analyses. * Supports the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner. * 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. * Drives continuous improvement in terms of performance and lowest total cost with the Supply Base utilizing Achieving Excellence process and criteria. * Defines, resolves, and provides permanent solutions to supplier performance issues with the assistance of other functional representatives such as quality, product engineering, etc., while managing the day-to-day supplier relationship issues, thereby assuring proper communication occurs. * Expedites parts as necessary. Requirements: * Experience with MS Office * prefer 4-yr degree * ASTM approved safety shoes required Contract Length: 3 years Pay Rate: $22/hr For additional details on this role contact: Cory Newton Email: cory.newton@manpowergroup.com Please go to www.manpowerjobs.com and create a profile with us and contact this recruiter directly.