Job Listing: Supply Management Specialist

Are you interested in working for Volt on assignment at a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment?

Volt Workforce Solutions, a multinational provider of talent to Fortune 100 companies, has an opportunity for you to become part of a prestigious team of professionals. We are seeking candidates for a Supply Management specialist position onsite at a large manufacturing facility located in Thibodaux, LA.

Job duties include the following:
Supports and may lead a commodity Strategic Sourcing team with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for enterprise/region/division/unit. Builds and develops a supply base for procuring less complex and strategic materials, products, supplies and services. Responsible for quality, delivery, supplier
performance and establishing appropriate material replenishment process. Coordinates and leads efforts to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during the early supplier selection process as part of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (PDP). Facilitates the quality planning activities with suppliers.

Investigates availability of suppliers and materials in the marketplace; implements enterprise/division sourcing strategies and integrates suppliers in supporting the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) and Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP). Leads and/or participates on multi-functional teams responsible for make vs. buy decisions, resourcing activities, and developing and implementing sourcing strategies; supports The Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely
and cost effective manner. Maintains an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; measures the performance of the supplier and defines corrective actions; obtains assistance from other functional representatives as appropriate; may negotiate with suppliers in order to resolve short-term performance problems. Drives continuous improvement in terms of performance and lowest total cost with the supply base
utilizing Achieving Excellence process/criteria and other appropriate supply management tools. 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. Leads continuous cost reduction/value improvement activity, focusing on Shareholder Value Added (SVA); develops and implements communication plans to key stakeholders. Supports negotiation of supply agreements with specific suppliers resulting in cost models, an implementation strategy and a documented agreement, ensuring the Company meets its overall goals for cost, quality, continuity of supply, etc.



Required Skills

The right candidate for this position will hold a 4 year (Bachelors )Degree in a Supply Management,Business/Management, Engineering Technology or Accounting/Finance discipline or equivalent experience. At least 3 years of experience in specific areas of Supply Management such as: supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, module supply management, scheduling, forecasting, logistics, etc. Project management experience. - Less Complex Project, consists of some or all of the following criteria: 5 or less persons on the project team; 1 or 2 disciplines involved; 1 or 2 facilities involved; scope in dollars is less than $500,000 and is determined on budget, revenues generated, savings, etc. Has a good understanding of the principles of Order Fulfillment Process, Conflict Resolution, negotiation, interpersonal communication, etc. and can independently use the knowledge.


Volt Technical Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we maintain a drug-free workplace.

Date Posted: August 20, 2008

Job Details

Job Location

Candidate Application

Employer: Volt Staffing Address: Contact:
Job Type: Full-time City: Thibodaux Phone: 563-391-7938
Experience: State: Louisiana
Education: Any Zip Code:70301 Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

$21.50 - $28.21 Hourly DOE

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