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Supply Management Specialist

Waterloo, IA 24 Months
Contract $25.43/hour - $30.43/hour






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Posted: Oct 06, 2026
Ref: JNIASM601

Position Overview


Onsite only; onsite interviews preferred

Supply Management Specialist

Position Summary
Supply Management Specialist and drive impactful continuous improvement projects within a dynamic production environment. You’ll be responsible for optimizing sourcing options, aligning and negotiating with stakeholders, and leading supplier risk mitigation and resourcing projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your expertise across multiple commodities in an established manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities
Execute continuous improvement projects by determining and implementing optimal sourcing solutions for quality, cost, and delivery within the assigned supply base.
Negotiate and build relationships across an extensive internal and external network to ensure project alignment.
Develop expertise and exposure across multiple commodities.
Lead supplier resourcing and risk mitigation projects.
Maintain team communication and project management tools.

Requirements
Ability to investigate, own, and resolve complex and ambiguous problem statements, driving them to resolution.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Strong relationship-building skills, both internally (with other functions) and externally (with supply base).
Self-starter capable of gathering data/input, making decisions, and taking action.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or a related field
Open to recent graduates

Preferred Skills
SAP experience
Experience creating dashboards or visual reporting tools (Power BI, Data Analytics, SharePoint, etc.)

Additional Details
Must be comfortable driving to other client facilities (within 20-mile radius) about six times per year using a personal vehicle.
Occasional travel to suppliers, with rental car provided.
Business casual dress required.


Work Schedule: 1st Shift (8:00 am – 4:30 pm); No anticipated overtime


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


Your well-being Matters

Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Supply Management Specialist


Reference Number: JNIASM601
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