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Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking applicants for the position of Supply Chain Manager in the Procurement Department at our headquarters in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

The Supply Chain Manager directs the supply chain functions for Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. (Minnkota) and is responsible for the management of the Procurement department. This position develops and implements strategy for the procurement of all materials, equipment, and contract services for the Cooperative. In addition, this position oversees inventory and warehouse facilities.

The pay range for this position begins at $133,647 per year. Appropriate compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, education, and any previous relevant experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Departmental Management Responsibilities
• Responsible for the direction of departmental initiatives, goals and objectives
• Responsible for providing support, direction and development of employees within their assigned department(s) to achieve both short- and long-term initiatives
• Sets goals, monitors work, and evaluates results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met and are in line with the needs and mission of the organization
• Oversees assigned cost center(s), budgeting, expense accounting, and payroll processes

• Manage and coordinate procurement activities

1. • Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures
   • Educate requisitioners and others on the advantages of a well-coordinated, reliable, proficient, and centralized Procurement Department
   • Provide oversight and leadership for strategic supplier research, alliances and major negotiations of the Cooperative
   • Coordinate with other departments on processes and projects to work effectively and efficiently as an organization
   • Subject Matter Expert for Cyber Security-Supply Chain Risk Management
   • Manage development and maintenance of procurement modules in ERP system
   • Oversee scrap and salvage process
   • Manage Cooperative credit card program
   • Develop and report on supply chain metrics/key performance indicators (KPIs) including overall supply chain performance or disruptions
   • Administer federal funding processes and procedures
   • Direct required team response for emergent work, including after-hours coordination, as needed

• Monitor and administer contracts

• • Contract documentation development in accordance with policies and procedures and along with RUS guidelines
  • Review all contracts and purchase orders exceeding approved thresholds to assure compliance with policies and procedures
  • Maintain relationships with outside suppliers and contractors along with other key sources outside the Cooperative
  • Resolve supplier and contractor issues

• Monitor and administer inventory

• • Develop policies and procedures that assure Minnkota is maintaining an optimum inventory level from both a cost and service perspective
  • Manage inventory assembly and kitting process
  • Direct and review inventory counts
  • Ensure warehouse facilities are secure and maintained in a safe, orderly, and clean condition
  • Coordinate auditor inventory verification, if applicable
  • Oversee various inventory transactions, including obsolete and excess materials
  • Develop and report on inventory metrics/key performance indicators (KPIs)

Organizational Competencies

• Safety
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Reliability

Job Competencies

• Managerial Courage
• Conflict Management
• Delegation
• Peer Relationships
• Motivating Others

Goals and Objectives

An employee filling this role is expected to meet changing and unique goals and objectives, as established by their supervisor, related to the broader area in which the employee is assigned.

Job Qualification Standards

Education and Training

• Position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, accounting, or related field
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in purchasing/buying, contract administration or related industry experience
• Thorough understanding of supply chain management practices including procurement, warehousing and logistics
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred
• Supervisory experience required
• Proficiency with negotiations, contracts, and analysis
• Federal funding procurement/contracting experience preferred

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to an office environment indoors, and will travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

Minnkota Power Cooperative supports employees through a strong total compensation package that includes a competitive pay and benefits package, along with career growth opportunities. The cooperative offers:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Paid leave: Holidays and floating holidays, Vacation, Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care
• Educational assistance
• Membership in select professional organizations

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.