Manager, Supply Chain Management

Manager, Supply Chain Management

Great Lakes Energy is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager of Supply Chain Management in our Boyne City or Newaygo locations to lead the efficient and effective delivery of materials and services in alignment with the cooperative's strategic goals. This leadership role provides oversight of procurement, warehousing, and contract administration, ensuring streamlined and cost-effective operations. The ideal candidate will design and implement best practices that drive supply chain efficiency, support organizational objectives, and deliver high levels of stakeholder satisfaction through continuous improvement and operational excellence.

For more than 85 years, Great Lakes Energy has provided reliable electric service to rural communities across 26 counties in western and northern Michigan. As the state's largest member-owned electric utility, we serve more than 128,000 meters with a commitment to innovation, transparency, and member satisfaction.

Beyond electric service, we're committed to building stronger communities through robust fiber technology offered by our communications subsidiary, Truestream, and through our energy efficiency and charitable initiatives, including the People Fund. Our 300+ employees are passionate professionals who work collaboratively to deliver meaningful, community-focused results.

A day in this role involves overseeing the full supply chain process-ensuring materials and services are sourced, delivered, and managed efficiently to keep operations running smoothly. You may start the day reviewing supplier contracts, negotiating pricing, or analyzing material usage patterns to optimize costs and inventory. You'll work closely with internal departments to forecast needs, align strategies, and resolve challenges while supervising and supporting the procurement and warehouse teams. Throughout the day, you may track performance metrics, adjust plans to mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with regulations and cooperative standards. You will monitor financial performance, analyze trends, and make strategic adjustments to keep us on track with our financial targets. The work is dynamic, balancing strategic planning with hands-on problem-solving to strengthen operations and drive organizational success.

You are a strategic leader, skilled negotiator, and problem-solver who thrives in building efficient, cost-effective supply chain operations that support organizational success. With a strong foundation in supply chain management, business, or engineering, supported by a bachelor's degree and at least eight years of progressive experience-ideally within the utility industry-you bring deep expertise in procurement, contract management, and supplier relations. Your background includes supervisory experience leading and developing teams, along with professional certification such as CPSM or CPM. You're well-versed in inventory optimization, logistics, and compliance standards like RUS, and you combine technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and supply chain systems with the ability to lead strategic initiatives. Above all, you approach your work with integrity, discretion, and a collaborative spirit, ensuring that both your team and the organization achieve excellence.

You are valuable to us, and our benefits are here to show it. That's why we put employees first-your health, your family, and your development. We have a number of benefits, both traditional and progressive, to support you and your family through life's various stages. Here's just a taste of what we have to offer :

The essentials - We cover the cost of comprehensive health insurance. You'll be hard-pressed to find better for you and your family.