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Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist to join our team in Bloomington, Minnesota. In this contract position, you will play a critical role in managing procurement and inventory processes, ensuring operational efficiency and maintaining supplier relationships. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong background in supply chain management and purchasing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement of direct and indirect goods, equipment, and supplies, ensuring timely delivery to meet project deadlines.

• Develop and implement strategic purchasing plans aimed at reducing costs and optimizing vendor relationships.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.

• Monitor supplier performance through regular assessments and evaluations to ensure quality and timely delivery.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all purchasing and supply chain activities.

• Collaborate with internal teams to address supply issues, evaluate capabilities, and analyze the impact on product development.

• Issue purchase orders for required goods, equipment, and supplies, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project needs.

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring alignment with purchase orders and company standards.

• Expedite shipments when necessary and address issues related to delivery timelines, quality, or quantity.

• Oversee inventory levels, including re-ordering, receiving, and storing equipment, while ensuring proper adjustments in the inventory management system.

Requirements • Minimum of 1 year of experience in supply chain management or purchasing activities.

• Proficiency in logistics, supply chain logistics, and inventory management.

• Strong knowledge of purchasing materials and indirect purchasing processes.

• Ability to handle invoice discrepancies and resolve procurement-related issues effectively.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other inventory management tools.

• Excellent negotiation skills for vendor contracts and pricing agreements.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple procurement tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to perform accurate year-end inventory counts and maintain system integrity.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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