Supply Chain Associate

About the role
The Supply Chain Associate is responsible for leading on all Supplier Chain workstream deliverables associated with new client implementations, expansions of existing regional and global MSP Programs, leading on strategic projects and offering consultative guidance to the MSP program teams. Oversee the complete implementation, including the design, execution and closeout while ensuring the proper handoff to the Supplier Operations Center of Excellence Team to ensure agreed deliverables are achieved on time, within the scope and budget to maximize supplier advocacy. The Supply Chain Associate ensures that Supply Chain processes are efficient and support Pontoon's objectives, and that all materials used across the SCM team is up-to-date, relevant, and consistent with the Global Supply Chain Strategy, while taking regional distinctions into account.
Additionally, the position leads projects and initiatives related to Supply Chain priorities, assumes accountability for regional deliverables, ensures alignment with global strategies, facilitates the sharing of best practices, and maintains effective communication with regional counterparts and the entire Supplier Management team. Collaboration between the Supply Chain Associate and the Supplier Operations Centre of Excellence will ensure your success when delivering. The Supply Chain Associate will provide consistent supplier approach to program teams and the supply chain in order to effectively manage and optimize the programs. The role will deliver high-quality, innovative and cost-effective methodologies to support our clients while taking into consideration the engagement/performance of suppliers.
What you’ll be doing
Use data, statistics and industry benchmarking and business experiences to make recommendations to optimize the supply chain and strategy
Develop and partner with Pontoon program management teams to conduct program supplier summits or forums
Maintain a proactive understanding of supplier business practices, competencies, innovation, growth potential, compliance status, and any issues of non-adherence, thereby adding transparency and strategic value to regional supply chain initiatives.
Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and supplier management methodologies to drive continuous improvements in the global and regional supplier partnership strategy.
Deploy Rules of Engagement to minimize risk, ensure compliance, and nurture authentic partnerships.
Ensure successful initiation and ongoing progress of the Supply Chain Management workstream to achieve all deliverables, supporting seamless new client implementations and existing program changes—including contractual updates, geographic expansions, and service enhancements—without adverse impact on timelines.
Foster strong working relationships with key team members and stakeholders through consistent communication and regular updates.
Demonstrate a collaborative and supportive attitude within the team environment, engaging constructively with both managers and junior team members.
Cultivate and maintain ethical, equitable relationships with global and regional suppliers to achieve and surpass the business objectives of Pontoon and its clients.
About you
EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
At least four (4) years of professional experience, including two (3) years in global MSP roles with documented progressive responsibilities. Experience in MSP, services procurement, or contingent workforce is preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green, Yellow, Black Belt, or Master); Prince2 Certification
Experience with contractual negotiations
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS&ABILITIES:
Demonstrates the ability to thrive within a collaborative, global team environment, contributing to the development and implementation of effective supplier strategies.
Effectively influences team members by articulating clear supplier strategies that drive successful outcomes for clients.
Possesses strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of both our business and client operations, supported by sound judgment.
Exhibits outstanding project management capabilities, with the capacity to prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to meet evolving business needs and deadlines.
Demonstrates excellent analytical and spend management skills, consistently delivering accurate, professional, and error-free analyses within required timeframes.
Adopts an action-oriented and consultative approach, proactively following up on feedback to achieve positive results.
Communicates with clarity and professionalism, both verbally and in writing, when engaging with leadership, client, and supplier stakeholders.
Outstanding project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment in order to prioritize projects and multi-task in meeting deadlines and changing business needs and deadlines
Excellent analytical/spend management skills and ability to produce accurate, professional and error-free analysis in a timely manner.
Open to work at any shift
Why choose us?
It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.
You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident and insightful.
Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge and expertise to grow together.
Make an impact where it matters most.
A journey to bring out the best in you
We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.
On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.
As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting date: 18-03-2026