Supply Management Analyst/Leader

Are you passionate about building strong supplier relationships and driving strategic sourcing initiatives? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your negotiation skills and supply chain expertise can make a real impact? If you're looking to lead key category initiatives and shape the future of supply management, this role is for you.

Helping You Thrive By:

• Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work
• Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work, balanced with choice and control
• Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill
• Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day
• Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment

You'll Support Meaningful Work By:

• Managing supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and alignment with business goals
• Negotiating and executing vendor contracts that support strategic sourcing objectives
• Implementing supply chain strategies that drive efficiency and resilience
• Driving cost reduction initiatives across the supply base
• Negotiating contractual terms including payment structures, rebates, and discounts
• Leading supplier bidding and selection processes to ensure competitive advantage
• Developing a vendor base that supports marketing and manufacturing through strategic partnerships

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain)
• 3+ years of experience in operations
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and contracts
• Strong negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams
• Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working cross-functionally with teams such as Marketing, Finance, Engineering, and Quality
• Familiarity with fabric mills or fabric suppliers supporting OEM manufacturing
• Strong critical thinking and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to prioritize tasks and apply sound judgment in a fast-paced environment

Doing better for people and planet

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.

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