Supplier Specialist Job Description
Supplier specialist
provides design, consulting, and operational aspects of IT service management and support for SharePoint Online and other Microsoft Office 365 cloud services.
Supplier Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective supplier specialist job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included supplier specialist job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Liaise with Suppliers to gather information in support of those changes which are initiated by (typically associated with commercialization, new product introductions, and establishing second-source direct materials)
Participate in and perform raw material activities according to approved procedures including but not limited to the qualification of raw materials, evaluation of TSE/BSE statements from Suppliers, evaluation of Supplier Change for raw materials to support investigations
Performs continuous improvement of the QA Raw Material program using a variety of methodologies (QRM, Lean)
Gather, evaluate and provide information/documentation to support regulatory filings, regulatory agency inspections and inquiries, partner and internal audits
Represent QA and interact with various functional areas in meetings pertaining to raw material issues including but not limited to Material Review Board, Material Council Board, 2S, Supplier Change Notification, Supplier Relationship Meetings
With limited supervision participates in product targets, recommends total cost targets and multiple sourcing needs
Initiate processes to drive product targets, recommends total cost targets and multiple sourcing needs
Establishing information for supplier updates in SAP
Performing supplier risk assessments (paper-based)
Supporting documentation activities for delisting of suppliers
Supplier Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Supplier Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PCQI, ASQC, HACCP, ASQ, SME, CAPM, PE, CQE, ISO, NA
Education for Supplier Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the supplier specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Engineering, Education, Business, Technical, Management, Science, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Finance, Business/Administration
Skills for Supplier Specialist
Desired skills for supplier specialist include:
Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
Internal company systems
Inventory management
Purchasing
IT Procurement Strategy
Legal terminology and language related to supplier agreements
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel and Cognos
Processes and Tools
Supply Chain Management fundamentals
Desired experience for supplier specialist includes:
This position requires that you work at/near Columbus, Ohio
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R
Candidate must have some experience with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Product Verification/Inspection, Quality Auditing, or Quality Planning & Analysis and/or supplier management
Minimum three or more years of business experience, working in Crew-Related, Office G&A, and/or Professional Services industry preferred
Deep insight and contacts in category industry
Demonstrated understanding of supplier performance management
Supplier Specialist Examples
1
Supplier Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a supplier specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for supplier specialist
- Monitor and promote good business habits
- Provide clear and thorough training to our new suppliers
- Have the ability to clearly and patiently train suppliers of varying skill/proficiency levels
- Identify areas of operational improvement/excellence
- Cross departmental support of Supply Chain initiatives
- Maintain and better your knowledge by attending new and refresher trainings
- Reach out to partners regarding new initiatives, partner programs and Marketing Promotions
- Collaborate with Product Care and Merchandising to ensure SKU's move onsite with accurate data as quickly as possible
- Work with Transportation Care, Merchandising and the supplier to ensure the supplier is fully setup with their shipping accounts
- Create, update and edit internal team training guides as systems change to provide accurate training details
Qualifications for supplier specialist
- Ability to influence stakeholders across a range of levels and organizations
- Strong experience in data analytics & knowledge of supply base market analysis
- Ecommerce Industry knowledge
- Bachelor's Degree and/or experience equivalent to Bachelor's Degree
- Work with cross-functional team members to collect social, environmental, and product traceability information from the supply base
- Help identify and assess potential areas of risk and non-compliance within supply base and assist in developing collaborative solutions that improve supplier performance
2
Supplier Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a supplier specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for supplier specialist
- Support Conflict Minerals compliance activities including supplier survey reviews
- Help further develop and coordinate all internal and external supplier training materials, and update standard operating procedures
- Update system with current and accurate information
- Effectively conduct follow up, contacting suppliers and/or sub-tiers when necessary to obtain status, pricing and lead time on all RFQs needed for PO placement
- Evaluate supplier lead times and delays to determine if their product and work progress will meet requirements
- Update and maintain P.O
- Management of supplier facing presentations (‘Supplier Summits’)
Qualifications for supplier specialist
- Strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team
- Good analytical skills and detailed oriented
- Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills to engage with all levels of management
- Sustainability consulting experience a plus
- Knowledge of Conflict Minerals regulations and compliance activities
- Experience with sustainability issues in the jewelry industry a plus
3
Supplier Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a supplier specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supplier specialist
- On a monthly basis, deliver and review with the supplier, a rolling twelve month forecast report to ensure all parties understand what is expected from the supplier
- Works on EDI application with suppliers and trading partners, defining mapping requirements and managing multiple interconnect requests such as van and AS2
- Be pro-active in maintaining a smooth flow of EDI mission critical by monitoring daily EDI messages, troubleshooting, problem solving, managing acknowledgements and providing user support
- Reviews all incoming data to ensure accuracy within the Business System (ASN accuracy – including cost, quantity and UCC128 standards) and assigns scorecard metrics
- Manage activities relative to collaboration with suppliers
- Works with outside EDI trading partners, the Company’s application outside support partner, third party value- added networks in-house associates to ensure quality EDI transmissions for suppliers
- Creates and implements periodic review and maintenance of Standard Operating Supplier Procedures, Templates and Guidelines
- Obtains feedback from key stakeholders to determine if Suppliers are meeting performance obligations and expectations
- Proactively identifies emerging and/or systemic issues that impact multiple organizational functions
- Develops Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive strong, competitive Supplier Relationships
Qualifications for supplier specialist
- Minimum of 1 year of Collections experience
- 1 year of Recovery experience
- 1 year Claims Processing Experience
- 1 year Recovery Experience
- 0-3 years' experience in a supply chain, procurement or accounts payable function
- Ability to collaborate with other departments
4
Supplier Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a supplier specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for supplier specialist
- Responsible for analyzing, reporting data, utilizing Hyperion, and other tools for analysis and visualization, in order to support supplier success from EDI testing to complete UCC128 certification
- Facilitates discussions between IT and Suppliers to ensure they understand and are kept current of key EDI strategies and initiatives
- Acts as a resource and escalation point for operating units and suppliers to clarify processes or resolve problems
- Holds periodic operational performance reviews with key suppliers to review performance, establish corrective action plans, and ensure implementation of those action plans as described in the supplier scorecard in regards to ASN and UCC128 requirements
- Develop and lead Supplier Managed Inventory, maximizing consistency across the Enterprise
- Develop and execute sourcing plans, long term agreements, subcontract management plans (together with the Enterprise Contract Lead and Supplier Quality)
- Identify and coordinate improvements to the overall Agreement Management process and strategies
- Contribute to and help develop and execute the Logistics Supplier Roadmap
- Develop and lead negotiation strategies
- Develop and lead 3PL, Chemical, and MRO engagements, maximizing consistency across the Enterprise
Qualifications for supplier specialist
- Generate and review all customer report with director and make appropriate distribution as required
- 3+ years experience in a customer service related job
- Ability to influence without authority, drive consensus and work through difficult situations
- Team player who is self-directed and can effectively juggle multiple tasks at once
- Degree preferred or equivalent
- Minimum five or more years of business experience, working in relevant industry preferred
5
Supplier Specialist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a supplier specialist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for supplier specialist
- Establish, maintain, and support all activities regarding special pricing programs
- Direct and coordinate branch offices, management, and suppliers with inquiries for existing programs and the implementation of new ones
- Resolve discrepancies related to claims through analysis and correspondence with suppliers and internal personnel
- Effectively navigate Motion’s operating system to troubleshoot issues
- Develop and present training materials through webcast and classroom settings
- Support the Supplier Management team, create data-driven insights on escalation trends, and maintain feedback loops for Community Support to leverage these trends to mitigate risk
- Coordinate with outside vendors/contractors, if necessary, to schedule appointments associated with resolving issue
- Use quantitative & qualitative research methods to perform post-hoc root cause analyses on designated ad-hoc escalations
Qualifications for supplier specialist
- Serves as point of escalation for any service level related issues that arise at the Internal Service Delivery Manager level
- Investigates and resolves variances in forecasted expenses or usage
- Ensures identification and collection of any performance credits and manages cost allocations/ chargebacks
- Identifies opportunities for additional value creation, costs savings, risk mitigation and operational efficiencies in Service Provider relationships
- Works in partnership with key stakeholder groups to enhance overall effectiveness of outsourcing engagement
- Monitors and audits all monthly charges to ensure accuracy of Service Provider charges, Client-retained expenses, and pass-tough expenses