Supply Chain Manager

Play a key role in enhancing procurement processes and resource management strategies to ensure the agency has the necessary supplies and services to operate effectively as a Supply Chain Manager for ND Health and Human Services.

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will assist the CFO in developing processes and methods for HHS sections to procure necessary supplies and services. You will coordinate with HHS sections, staff, and external entities to ensure smooth operations. You will coordinate and prioritize daily activities, conduct monthly spending reviews, and identify training/development needs to create and facilitate appropriate training programs, including onboarding and offboarding programs. Additionally, you will organize and conduct regular evaluations of internal processes for Resource Management, identifying trends, efficiencies, and vulnerabilities, and providing measurable feedback to the CFO and HHS leadership team to drive continuous improvement.

To thrive in this position, you must be a strategic thinker with a proactive mindset, constantly seeking opportunities for optimization. As an influential leader, you act decisively on information, inspire action, and escalate necessary corrective measures when needed. Your approach is firm yet fair, driven by curiosity, innovation, and a forward-thinking attitude. You demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement by identifying key metrics and tools. Additionally, you recognize the need for training and take the initiative to develop and facilitate relevant programs including onboarding and offboarding.

To be considered for the Supply Chain Manager position, you must have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) years or more of related experience in supply chain management or a similar role with a proven track record in logistics, procurement and inventory management
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Ability to communicate cross-functionally, multi-level and externally
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence action
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to proactively address and resolve challenges

About HHS

ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2,800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state and special sources.

Location: This position may work from home within North Dakota or bordering cities. Candidates outside of North Dakota must be willing to relocate to the state.

About Team ND

“Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department’s Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Donna Aukland at [email protected] or at 701.328.4924.

Employing Unit: ND HHS – Fiscal

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact [email protected] or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.