Supply Chain Management Specialist III

Job Tittle-Supply Chain Management Specialist III
Location- Houston or Calgary (Hybrid schedule)
Duration-12 months

Role Summary

• The role is an individual contributor responsible for delivering high-impact insights on global market trends, competing projects that impact Client, tariff structures, and geopolitical developments. The successful candidate will partner closely with Supply Chain Management (SCM) Category Management to proactively identify risks, assess exposure, and help to form mitigation strategies that protect cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
• This position acts as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor, translating complex external dynamics into actionable strategies for procurement and supply chain decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Market Intelligence & Analysis

• Monitor global commodity markets, supply-demand fundamentals, and cost drivers impacting key categories.
• Monitor other competing projects (pipeline, facilities, LNG, solar, wind, data centers, etc.) that will take away resources from Client projects
• Develop forward-looking market outlooks and scenario-based analyses.
• Synthesize macroeconomic, industry, and supplier-level insights into actionable recommendations.

Tariff & Trade Policy Expertise

• Track global tariff regimes, trade agreements, sanctions, and regulatory changes affecting sourcing strategies.
• Assess the financial and operational impacts of tariffs and trade policies on procurement categories.
• Advise category management on duty mitigation strategies, including tariff engineering, country-of-origin shifts, and supplier diversification.

Geopolitical Risk Assessment

• Analyze geopolitical developments (e.g., conflicts, elections, trade disputes, regulatory changes) and evaluate potential impacts on supply chains.
• Identify emerging risks across regions, suppliers, and materials, providing early warning signals.
• Develop risk scenarios and stress-test supply chains against potential disruptions.

Risk Mitigation & Strategic Support

• Partner with category managers to identify vulnerabilities and co-develop mitigation strategies.
• Support initiatives such as dual sourcing, regional diversification, inventory optimization, and supplier risk management.
• Provide input into long-term category strategies with a focus on resilience and cost stability.

Insight Delivery & Influence

• Deliver clear, concise, and data-driven insights to SCM leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop executive-ready reports, briefings, and dashboards.
• Influence decision-making through subject matter expertise, without direct authority.

Tools, Data & Intelligence Frameworks

• Utilize market intelligence platforms, trade databases, and analytics tools to generate insights.
• Maintain structured monitoring systems for tariffs, markets, and geopolitical risks.
• Continuously improve intelligence methodologies and reporting effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Supply Chain, Business, Political Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in market intelligence, geopolitical analysis, supply chain strategy, or strategic sourcing.
• Deep knowledge of global trade policy, tariffs, and geopolitical risk factors affecting supply chains.
• Experience supporting procurement or category management in a global organization.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of global markets, tariffs, and geopolitical dynamics.
• Strategic Insight: Ability to connect external trends to category-level implications.
• Advanced Analytics: Strong capability in forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of procurement, cost structures, and supply chain operations.
• Influence Without Authority: Proven ability to guide decisions across stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Communication: Ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Agility & Judgment: Strong decision-making in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Manager, Category Management
• Works closely with: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Risk/Compliance, Logistics

 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $46.87/hr.