General Information
Country: USA
State: Michigan
City: Grand Rapids
Office Location: 901 44th Street SE - - - Grand Rapids -Michigan -
Date posted: 28-Apr-2026
Business Function: Supply Chain/Procurement
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Description
You enjoy building strong supplier partnerships and influencing outcomes through smart negotiation and collaboration. You are energized by reducing cost, improving supply strategies, and working cross-functionally to support manufacturing and business success. You're someone who takes ownership, balances multiple priorities, and wants your decisions to make a meaningful impact.
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:
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure performance, collaboration, and long-term value
• Negotiating and executing vendor contracts, including pricing, payment terms, rebates, and discounts
• Developing and implementing supply chain strategies aligned with business and manufacturing needs
• Driving cost reduction initiatives across assigned categories and suppliers
• Leading supplier bidding, evaluation, and selection processes
• Building and sustaining a vendor base that creates competitive advantage
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Management partners
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in supply management, procurement, or a related area
• Experience managing supplier relationships and vendor contracts
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Quality, Marketing, and other partners
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize work, apply sound judgment, and meet deliverables in a fast-paced environment
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
• Experience facilitating or leading cross-functional teams
• Strong continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines
• Experience supporting or leading supplier development initiatives
• Advanced communication and stakeholder-management skills
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