New 
Supply Management Leader
 Steelcase | |
 United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids | |
| 901 44th Street Southeast (Show on map) | |
 Apr 28, 2026 | |
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General Information
Country: USA State: Michigan City: Grand Rapids Office Location: 901 44th Street SE - - - Grand Rapids -Michigan - Date posted: 28-Apr-2026 Business Function: Supply Chain/Procurement Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Description
You enjoy building strong supplier partnerships and influencing outcomes through smart negotiation and collaboration. You are energized by reducing cost, improving supply strategies, and working crossfunctionally to support manufacturing and business success. You're someone who takes ownership, balances multiple priorities, and wants your decisions to make a meaningful impact. Helping You Thrive By:* Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work* Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work, balanced with choice and control.* Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill.* Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day.* Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment.You'll Support Meaningful Work By:* Managing supplier relationships to ensure performance, collaboration, and longterm value* Negotiating and executing vendor contracts, including pricing, payment terms, rebates, and discounts* Developing and implementing supply chain strategies aligned with business and manufacturing needs* Driving cost reduction initiatives across assigned categories and suppliers* Leading supplier bidding, evaluation, and selection processes* Building and sustaining a vendor base that creates competitive advantage* Collaborating crossfunctionally with Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Management partnersMinimum Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field* 3-5 years of experience in supply management, procurement, or a related area* Experience managing supplier relationships and vendor contracts* Demonstrated negotiation skills* Ability to work crossfunctionally with Finance, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, and other partners* Strong organizational, communication, and criticalthinking skills* Ability to prioritize work, apply sound judgment, and meet deliverables in a fastpaced environmentQualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.Desired Skills and Experience* Experience facilitating or leading crossfunctional teams* Strong continuous improvement and problemsolving mindset* Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines* Experience supporting or leading supplier development initiatives* Advanced communication and stakeholdermanagement skillsDoing better for people and planetSteelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.Why People Choose to Work with UsAt Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.#associate (3-5 years)#LI-Onsite #Management | #Supply_Chain | #Strategy_Planning#LI-PB1 | |