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Job Title: Lean Specialist – Supplier Relations – Technical Series IV - To Establish An Eligibility List - Post-concession rate of pay listed.

Posting Date: June 19, 2012

Closing Date: July 3, 2012

Salary Range: $25.75 - $27.45 (hourly)

In accordance with the Agreement between DAEOE and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, Article X, Vacant Positions, the following vacancy is announced:

Job Type: Non-Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.

Reports to: Executive Director of Supplier Relationship and Inventory Management

Location: Office of Contracting and Procurement

Special Note:

In order to apply on-line applicants must have a valid email account (Yahoo, AOL, or Gmail (from google) etc...) in order to register.

Qualifications

Description:

Supplier Relationship Lean Support Specialist will report to the Executive Director of Supplier Relationship and Inventory Management. This role will provide lean and innovative support for supplier relationship activities including supplier information management. Provide timely, accurate, and cost effective completion of tasks to ensure that departmental goals and objectives are achieved in support of operational business objectives.

Education:

•High School Diploma or GED Certificate Required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Applicants must attached proof of HS diploma or GED certificate to on-line application.

Experience:

5 years of relevant administrative experience required required; expertise in using: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and PeopleSoft. Access skills are desirable.

Working knowledge of procurement, supply chain, supplier relations, problem solving and continuous improvement ; previous experience working with corporate partners is preferred; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels internally and externally with key stakeholders; extensive experience of working directly with customers, technical experts, professional staff as well as experience working with suppliers.

Attendance:

Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:

Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:

Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Supplier Relationship and Inventory Management:

Essential Functions:

1.Assist in the identification of cost savings opportunities
2.Assist team members in the resolution of complex problems or in the development of acceptable alternatives.
3.Prepare special reports, charts, and analysis as requested.
4.Serve as the P&L lead person for supplier information as well as providing current information to users.
5.Develop and implement a robust process to ensure new suppliers are properly set up in the PeopleSoft system and qualified to do business with Detroit Public Schools per policy guidelines and all applicable laws and regulations.
6.Organize and develop a system approach for receiving and tracking bid packages from suppliers
7.Document process and procedures for supplier information management
8.Support Chief Procurement and Logistics Officer’s administrator as required and as buddy.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Security Clearance:

SECURITY

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.

All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.