Supply Chain Management Specialist

As a Supply Chain Management Specialist, you'll play a key role in managing procurement, supplier relationships, inventory, and logistics to support efficient project operations. You'll analyze costs, negotiate with vendors, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to improve processes and supply chain outcomes. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with suppliers and internal project leads, ensuring clear communication and collaboration; Document stakeholder feedback, resolve performance or delivery issues, and escalate complex issues as needed; Execute purchasing workflows, including preparing requisitions, gathering quotes or bids, and verifying compliance with policies and project specifications; Draft and maintain scopes of work, pricing schedules, and contract summaries in coordination with the procurement director; Maintain organized records and ensure complete contract documentation; Analyze purchasing data to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements; Benchmark prices, logistics costs, and supplier terms to ensure competitiveness; Monitor inventory levels, forecast material needs, and coordinate delivery schedules; Inspect incoming goods for quality and accuracy, reconcile invoices and shipping documents, and maintain up-to-date inventory records in tracking systems; Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve best-value outcomes; Evaluate vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs, document nonconformance or delays, and define corrective actions to maintain service standards; Maintain pricing databases, cost comparison tools, and procurement performance dashboards; Generate analytical reports on cost trends, vendor performance, and fulfillment metrics; Support demand forecasting, supply chain risk assessment, and logistics optimization strategies; Uphold integrity and transparency in procurement practices, ensure equitable vendor treatment, audit for policy compliance, and report conflicts of interest or irregularities promptly

Requirements

Minimum 2 years relevant supply chain experience; High school degree or equivalent required; Solid written and verbal communication and organizational skills to meet strict timelines; Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under time-sensitive circumstances; Strong time management, leadership, project management, and decision-making skills; Valid Driver's License

Nice to have

Business or related college degrees are preferred; Bilingual Spanish language and writing skills are preferred