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Supply Chain Analyst

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-05 → 2026-10-06

Core

Manage strategic supplier relationships, oversee purchasing operations, and optimize supply chain performance for a core group of suppliers.

Role type

Strategic Supply Chain Analyst

Builds

Procurement processes, supplier partnerships, and supply chain strategies

Domain

Manufacturing / Distribution

Required skills

Supplier relationship management, Purchase order processing, RFQ management, Supplier negotiation, Inventory management, Data analysis, ERP proficiency, SQL, Forecasting, Project management

Preferred skills

Team leadership, Demand planning, APICS certification, Advanced Microsoft Office

Technologies

ERP, SQL, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Convert supplier requisitions and process purchase orders, Acquire accurate purchase order and master data information from suppliers, Manage RFQs for current product lines and special requests, Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, discounts and rebates, Resolve supplier discrepancies with accounting, inventory control or shipping, Coordinate new product launches and phase outs with marketing and product managers, Develop methodologies for sourcing long lead time parts, Conduct new supplier sourcing and evaluation, Review supplier performance including quality, pricing, and delivery, Reconcile supplier returns to recoup quality issues, Visit supplier sites and attend on-site meetings