Supply Management Specialist I - Supply Management
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Job Description
Title
Experimental Procurement Specialist
Schedule
Onsite, Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Type
24-Month Ongoing Contract, Possible Extension
Summary
John Deere is seeking an Experimental Procurement Specialist to support the sourcing and procurement of experimental and prototype parts in a fast?paced manufacturing and engineering environment. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with hands?on experience identifying suppliers, requesting and analyzing quotes, and managing purchase orders for non?standard or prototype materials.
This is a highly execution?focused, on?site role requiring close collaboration with suppliers and factory teams to ensure accurate tracking, labeling, staging, and inventory management of experimental components.
Key Responsibilities
Experimental & Prototype Procurement
- Procure experimental and prototype parts to support engineering and development initiatives
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and sourcing options
- Request, review, and analyze supplier quotes to support sourcing decisions
- Issue purchase orders and manage procurement documentation
- Track order status and communicate progress to internal stakeholders
Supplier & Factory Coordination
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely fulfillment of experimental parts
- Partner with factory teams to label, store, stage, and organize incoming parts
- Support coordination between procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams
Inventory Tracking & Documentation
- Track experimental and prototype part inventory
- Maintain accurate records of sourced materials, orders, and inventory movement
- Support visibility and traceability of experimental components throughout the lifecycle
Required Skills & Experience
Top Skillsets
- Procurement / Purchasing background
- Quote request and quote analysis experience
- Supplier identification, sourcing, and selection experience
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of relevant experience required
- 4–5 years of experience preferred
- Prior experience supporting experimental, prototype, or non?standard parts procurement strongly preferred
- Ability to work effectively in an on?site, hands?on environment
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