Supply Management Specialist

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly team as a Supply Management Specialist – Supply Management to work at a premier manufacturing client in Ankeny, IA. We’re here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We’ll help you get where you want to be.

Shift: 1st shift position, 7 am to 3:30 pm

• Competitive pay rate and consistent schedule
• Opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in supply chain and procurement within a respected industry leader
• Join a collaborative, supportive team focused on continuous improvement
• Valuable exposure to manufacturing and supplier management operations

• Managing purchased parts delivery for internal and external suppliers at one or more locations
• Supporting development and execution of strategies and contracts for commodities of lower value and complexity
• Assisting with cost models, spend analysis, make vs. buy studies, and invoice issue resolution
• Utilizing preset tools and formats to collate and analyze data
• Working with Strategic Sourcing to address supplier performance and participate in supplier selection processes
• Performing quality tests, inspections, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Producing and updating complex Microsoft Office documents, databases, and departmental systems

• Have a 4-year degree in a business‑related field or supply management (recent graduates welcome)
• Possess strong communication and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Are detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of independent judgment within set procedures
• Have basic experience with office or operational systems (4 to 6 months preferred)
• (Preferred) Have experience with SAP, inventory/parts in a manufacturing environment, and working with suppliers