Supply Management Specialist
Title: Supply Management Specialist
đź“Ť Milan, IL 61264
đź•’ 12-month contract (possible extension or internal hire)
Hourly (W2 – SGS Payroll, all-inclusive; no PTO/holiday pay)
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (½-hour lunch)
40 hours per week (some flexibility available)
Onsite role
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Supply Management Specialist to join our team in Milan, IL. This entry-level role provides sourcing, procurement, and supplier management support within the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP). You will collaborate across teams to execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, resolve supplier performance issues, and support cost reduction initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates in Supply Chain, Business, or related fields to gain hands-on experience in supplier management, SAP, and data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Execute the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP), including cost analysis, supplier selection, and resourcing activities
Support make vs. buy decisions and cost-reduction initiatives
Assist in Engineering Change Management (ECM) to ensure timely, cost-effective product changes
Develop and implement inventory plans to achieve material flow and asset management goals
Resolve shipping, receiving, invoicing, and payment issues with suppliers
Drive continuous improvement using supplier performance metrics and the Achieving Excellence process
Work cross-functionally to define, resolve, and prevent supplier performance issues
Expedite parts when necessary to support production and delivery
Required Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
Knowledge of SAP
Familiarity with Power BI (or other analytics/reporting tools)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields
Open to recent graduates