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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.

Who We Are

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 the Life

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.

Who You Are

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.

What's in It for You?

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...seriously!
• Time to Spend - Generous paid time off (PTO) puts you in the driver's seat, letting you decide how to make the most of your time away from work.
• Better Health Through Better Living - Healthy employees are happy employees. Our diverse wellness program supports your physical, financial, and mental well-being.
• When Life Hands You Lemons - We know life doesn't always go as planned. That's why we offer life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance-fully paid by GLE to provide peace of mind when the unexpected happens.
• More Time with Your Baby - New parents get time off to bond with their new bundle of joy. Parental leave benefits provide two weeks of family-friendly paid leave for moms and dads to bond and care for their growing families. Growing your family through adoption? You're awesome! We may be able to help you with related expenses up to $2,000.
• Never Stop Learning - We hire talented people for a reason, and we want you to stick around. That's why we invest in your training and development. Whether it's advancing your education, learning new skills, or job shadowing another role, we're here to support your career growth.
• Riding Off Into the Sunset - Your future is important to us, and we've got the numbers to back it up. We offer two retirement savings plans for eligible employees-a traditional pension and a 401(k) option. Our participation rates are through the roof!

Ready to make a meaningful impact in rural Michigan?

Apply today and help lead the charge in supply chain management at Great Lakes Energy.

We know your time is valuable and that's why our application is short. Grab your resume and answer a few short questions at the link below.

Great Lakes Energy is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

About Great Lakes Energy

As the third-largest Michigan-based electric utility and the largest member-owned power company in Michigan, we have succeeded because we’re a well-run business that is committed to providing energy solutions to more than 125,000 member-consumers in 26 counties in western and northern Michigan, from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. For more than 80 years, our success has been built around the mutual trust we share with our member-consumers. That’s because our members are also the owners of our electric cooperative.

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