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Title: Supply Management Specialist - 123186 Primary Location: Canada (CA) - Ontario - Grimsby Organizational Group: WW Construction & Forestry Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position Salary Range: $81,130.00- $104,992.00 (annual) New or Existing Position: New Position
Candidates applying for this position must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The salary range reflects the company’s base pay across Canada. Actual salary depends on factors including but not limited to location, skills, experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.
Your Responsibilities
As the Canadian Supply Management Specialist working in Grimsby, Ontario for John Deere businesses across Canada, you will be responsible for all tasks related to the procurement of indirect material and supply purchases. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of colleagues located in the USA and globally, to align to global processes.
In addition, you will:
- Support employees from multiple units by updating documentation, training and supporting the creation of purchase orders in SAP.
- Work with corporate teams to create and maintain vendors, ensuring the appropriate global vendors are sourced and new vendor best practices are understood and shared within the business.
- Prepare and distribute reports as appropriate while reporting summary results and insights to your manager/other leadership as appropriate.
- Benchmark with global indirect supply management policies and apply processes for Canadian units.
- Manage vendor relationships including data collection, discrepancies, disputes.
- Project Management to leverage vendor and/or Deere tools.
- Identify potential cost savings.
- Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations within Canada.
What Skills You Need
- 2+ years of experience in supply management.
- Ability to evaluate and improve performance
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with Excel skills, and experience with Accounting/Procurement system.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
What Makes You Stand Out
- Demonstrated initiative to recognize and close process gaps or improve efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills, with a desire to take the initiative to build relationships.
- Strong understanding of Supply Management processes and how they connect to Accounts Payable and the organization in general.
- Experience using SAP.
Education
- College Diploma / University Degree in Business, Supply Management, or related discipline.
- Post-graduate certification in Supply Management or related field.
In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business. This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved. The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) in screening, assessing, and selecting applicants for open positions. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. Relocation Services is not available.