Why join us? 

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Manages the daily performance of the suppliers who provide finished goods and components for Knoll Lifestyle collections. Provides strategic sourcing, supplier performance, supplier development and contract maintenance support for the Supply Management Team. Accountable for supporting and optimizing cost and risk impacts related to high volumes of supplier engagements within the category of direct procurement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts strategic sourcing for items or commodities that are low to moderate in nature and low to moderate risk to the company.

Independently deals with low to moderate issues, engineering change notices (ECNs) and pricing concerns, involving Work Team Leader for moderate to high-risk issues.

Provides daily Procure-to-Pay (P2P) support (supplier set up/vetting, requisition/purchase order processing, pricing maintenance, invoice fallouts, reconciliation, process improvements), as required to meet business objectives.

Provides support for Supplier Development Managers, including but not limited to supplier research, developing Request for Proposal/Information/Quotes (Rfx) information, detailed analysis/data mining of information, and spend analysis.

Responsible for daily activities that occur related to supplier performance (cost, deliverables,etc). Develops and maintains metrics pertaining to supplier qualification and performance for select suppliers.

Maintains and monitors information in the contracts database, including reviewing expiring contracts/renewals, entering new contracts and updating existing contract changes. Analyzes contracts for the purpose of identifying improvement and opportunities.

Provides support in requesting and maintaining documents related to the MillerKnoll Corporate Governance program.

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Materials Management, Finance, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.

1-3 years of relevant supplier development experience with exposure to a variety of commodities preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to resolve routine and complex inquires with highest level of customer service.

Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software and tools currently used in the MillerKnoll office environment. This includes advanced technical Excel skills, use of eSourcing, Spend Analytics, and other supply chain technologies.

Disciplined, analytical, organized, and detail oriented.

Self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks with little direct supervision.

Ability to take direction from multiple individuals and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work and act as a team player.

Demonstrated successful use of negotiation and influencing skills.

Demonstrated successful problem-solving skills, including the ability to do non-complex cost analysis.

Basic understanding of prepared financial statements; ability to interpret and assign meaning to income statements, cash flow statements and balance sheets.

Understanding of and ability to apply formal project management principles when necessary. Ability to set and meet own milestones and expectations.

Ability and willingness to travel locally up to 5%.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.