Supply Management Specialist
Date: Oct 23, 2026
Location: Kernersville, NC, North Carolina, US, 27284-2275
Company: John Deere
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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Kernersville, NC
Function: Supply Chain Management (CA)
Title: Supply Management Specialist - 125318
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Strategic Supply Management Specialist for Construction & Forestry located in Kernersville, NC you will:
- Support Supply Chain Integration (SCI) activities for the Hydraulics and Powertrain commodities, relating to the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) for Excavators
- Act as a program lead, representing SCI for assigned program/projects. Develop, build, and maintain ongoing relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; actively monitoring supplier performance and lead/support corrective actions when appropriate
- Develop and implement SCI strategies for assigned commodities, ensuring alignment with unit and enterprise strategies to benefit financial and operational objectives
- Work closely with suppliers, cost management, and engineers to define and exceed EPDP objectives including cost, quality, and delivery objectives
- Lead and/or support the negotiation of supply agreements
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
- 3 or more years of Supply Management or Material Flow experience
- 2 or more years experience with Project Management
- Experience working in SAP/PDM Link in CI or EPDP program development
- Data analytics skills using tools such as Excel, Tableau and Power Bi
- Experience with negotiations and/or supplier cost gap resolution
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, and execute cross-functionality
- Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 25%
What Makes You Stand Out
- Cross functional experience in Supply Management, Engineering, Operations, or Quality
- Experience leading and motivating cross functional team members
- Understanding of the Quality procedures and Enterprise Product Delivery Process
- Experience developing/managing contracts
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Degree in a Supply Management, Business/Management, Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience. - University Degree (4 years or equivalent)
What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities 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.
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