Posted 21 July, 2026
Supply Management Specialist II - Supply Management
TalentBurst, Inc.
Dubuque, IA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
Supply Management Specialist
Dubuque, IA-52001
12+ months
Onsite role
First shift with possibility for evening calls with global team members/suppliers
Experience in SAP would be beneficial - specifically SM modules. Excel will be utilized frequently.
Candidates need to be onsite in Dubuque, IA or Quad Cities area. Onsite training.
Daily job duties/responsibilities:
o Select and integrate suppliers to the Deere Excavator product line through the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP)
o Collaborate with cross-functional peers, locally & globally, to enable successful build events aligned with the product line portfolio
o Lead cost reduction and value improvement activities to improve product costs
o Lead SCI projects to support manufacturing at John Deere Kernersville
Education Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Management, Engineering/Technology, or similar discipline
Top Must Haves:
o Experience in supply management and product development
o Conflict resolution and commercial negotiation experience
o Cross-functional work experience(s) in areas such as product engineering, quality, manufacturing operations, material flow, etc.
Experience working with global, multi-cultural teams
#TB_EN
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Dubuque, IA-52001
12+ months
Onsite role
First shift with possibility for evening calls with global team members/suppliers
Experience in SAP would be beneficial - specifically SM modules. Excel will be utilized frequently.
Candidates need to be onsite in Dubuque, IA or Quad Cities area. Onsite training.
Daily job duties/responsibilities:
o Select and integrate suppliers to the Deere Excavator product line through the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP)
o Collaborate with cross-functional peers, locally & globally, to enable successful build events aligned with the product line portfolio
o Lead cost reduction and value improvement activities to improve product costs
o Lead SCI projects to support manufacturing at John Deere Kernersville
Education Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Management, Engineering/Technology, or similar discipline
Top Must Haves:
o Experience in supply management and product development
o Conflict resolution and commercial negotiation experience
o Cross-functional work experience(s) in areas such as product engineering, quality, manufacturing operations, material flow, etc.
Experience working with global, multi-cultural teams
#TB_EN
#ZR
Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.
Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.
TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA
