Supply Management Leader - PD&L

General Information

Country: USA

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Office Location: 1101 - 1111 44th Street - - - - -

Date posted: 06-Jan-2026

Business Function: Supply Chain/Procurement

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

Do you thrive on connecting strategy with execution and enjoy collaborating across diverse teams to bring innovative products to life?

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:

• Providing leadership and strategic influence for product development projects to meet or exceed objectives.
• Collaborating with assigned Product Development Studio or Affiliate teams as the escalation point for operational matters.
• Acting as a liaison across Operations to implement strategies that balance time, quality, and cost.
• Supporting Global Operations strategies by partnering with teams to ensure projects leverage Steelcase capabilities.
• Analyzing supplier quotes and proposals to determine the best sourcing options for project needs.
• Understanding material requirements and tooling lead times to align with design intent and timelines.
• Participating in continuous improvement of Operations and Supply Management processes to drive business outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4-6 years of experience in Supply Management, product development, sourcing or procurement.
• Qualified 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:

• Demonstrating critical thinking and leading cross-functional teams through tactical execution.
• Managing supplier and commodity strategies, including sourcing and cost optimization.
• Implementing supply chain strategies that balance reliability, agility, and profitability.
• Applying project management skills to deliver complex projects on time and on budget.
• Understanding order fulfillment, manufacturing, quality, materials, and logistics processes.
• Communicating effectively with strong written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Using tools and methodologies such as value stream mapping, PPAP, ERP systems, and Coupa.

Please note that the starting base salary for this position is $85,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Doing better for people and planet

Steelcase 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 Us

At 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

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