Supply Management SpecialistLocation: East Moline, IL (Onsite) Assignment Length: 12 Months (As a W2 employee of KellyOCG) Pay Rate: $26.50 per hour Shift Information: 1st shift, standard business hours Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the future, for this position. Cross border work is not permitted for this role.Finding your ideal job can feel overwhelming, but KellyOCG is here to make it easier. We're on the lookout for a skilled, contingent Supply Management Specialist to join our team. This role could be the next exciting step in your career!Position OverviewAs a Supply Management Specialist, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead supply chain projects, manage supplier relationships, facilitate effective material flow, and drive process improvements. You will operate in a dynamic environment, interacting with engineers, suppliers, and management to ensure expectations are met.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead and manage projects involving multiple stakeholders across different disciplines and facilitiesCollaborate on cross-functional project teams to deliver resultsBuild and maintain relationships with suppliers, design engineers, and managementFacilitate negotiations and resolve conflict with internal and external partnersCommunicate effectively across all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writingCreate and deliver presentations; document and report on supply chain activities and initiativesPrioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects in a fast-paced environmentUse Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for data analysis and reportingSupport sourcing, cost reduction, and change management efforts as neededRequired Skills & ExperiencePrevious experience leading teams or managing projects with multiple stakeholdersProven collaboration skills with cross-functional project teamsStrong interpersonal and facilitation skills to work effectively in a team environmentExperience in negotiation and conflict resolutionExcellent communication, presentation, and documentation skillsExperience prioritizing and managing multiple projects/tasksProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Preferred Skills & ExperienceExperience in one or more areas of Supply Management (supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, material flow, tactical supply management, scheduling, forecasting, logistics)SAP/PDM (workflow) experienceData analysis and problem-solving capabilitiesBusiness or engineering degree, or equivalent experienceBackground in sourcing, cost reduction, and change managementAs part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.