Entry Level Supplier Relationship Manager Jobs
New grad supplier relationship manager jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or coursework in procurement and supply chain can matter more than a long resume. Most openings cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, and UPS hiring at this level now.
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Mercedes-Benz - Supplier Quality Support Specialist
Position Details:
* Location: MBUSI - VANCE, AL (On-site)
* Service Area: CCUSA / CKD-SKD Operations
* Planned assignment: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
* Schedule and working hours: To be confirmed
Job overview:
AMB Consulting Group is seeking a Supplier Quality Support Specialist to support our client, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI). You will assist the responsible Mercedes-Benz Production Quality Engineer (PQE) with daily supplier-related quality activities, including inventory monitoring, quality claims, rejected material analysis, and material containment. This role combines documentation and investigation with hands-on quality support in a manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
* Monitor in-house supplier part inventory to support material availability and production requirements.
* Identify and report inventory discrepancies and material quality concerns.
* Support identification, segregation, and tracking of nonconforming material.
* Investigate and process supplier quality claims and tickets, documenting part numbers, quantities, defect descriptions, and supporting evidence.
* Maintain accurate claim records and provide updates on assigned open quality issues.
* Review Red Table scrap reports and rejected supplier parts to assess whether defects originated from suppliers, transportation, handling, or internal manufacturing processes.
* Document findings and escalate unresolved issues to the responsible Mercedes-Benz PQE.
* Assist with material containment, sorting, inspection, and disposition activities as directed by Mercedes-Benz.
* Track affected quantities and document sorting and containment results, including quantities inspected, accepted, and rejected.
* Communicate production-critical quality concerns and material availability issues promptly.
* Maintain accurate documentation in applicable Mercedes-Benz systems and follow plant procedures, quality requirements, safety, security, and confidentiality rules. Final quality decisions, technical approvals, supplier deviations, and material release authorization remain with Mercedes-Benz.
Required qualifications:
* Experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality support.
* Ability to investigate quality concerns, review available evidence, and document clear findings.
* Ability to maintain accurate quality claims, inspection records, and material tracking information in electronic systems.
* Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear communication with quality and production teams.
* Ability to follow defined procedures and support on-site sorting, inspection, and containment activities.
* Commitment to plant safety, security, and confidentiality requirements.
Preferred qualifications:
* Experience in automotive manufacturing quality support.
* Familiarity with supplier quality claims, Red Table reviews, rejected material analysis, or nonconforming material containment.
* Experience with inventory tracking and manufacturing quality documentation systems.
Mercedes-Benz - Supplier Quality Support Specialist
Position Details:
* Location: MBUSI - VANCE, AL (On-site)
* Service Area: CCUSA / CKD-SKD Operations
* Planned assignment: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
* Schedule and working hours: To be confirmed
Job overview:
AMB Consulting Group is seeking a Supplier Quality Support Specialist to support our client, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI). You will assist the responsible Mercedes-Benz Production Quality Engineer (PQE) with daily supplier-related quality activities, including inventory monitoring, quality claims, rejected material analysis, and material containment. This role combines documentation and investigation with hands-on quality support in a manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
* Monitor in-house supplier part inventory to support material availability and production requirements.
* Identify and report inventory discrepancies and material quality concerns.
* Support identification, segregation, and tracking of nonconforming material.
* Investigate and process supplier quality claims and tickets, documenting part numbers, quantities, defect descriptions, and supporting evidence.
* Maintain accurate claim records and provide updates on assigned open quality issues.
* Review Red Table scrap reports and rejected supplier parts to assess whether defects originated from suppliers, transportation, handling, or internal manufacturing processes.
* Document findings and escalate unresolved issues to the responsible Mercedes-Benz PQE.
* Assist with material containment, sorting, inspection, and disposition activities as directed by Mercedes-Benz.
* Track affected quantities and document sorting and containment results, including quantities inspected, accepted, and rejected.
* Communicate production-critical quality concerns and material availability issues promptly.
* Maintain accurate documentation in applicable Mercedes-Benz systems and follow plant procedures, quality requirements, safety, security, and confidentiality rules. Final quality decisions, technical approvals, supplier deviations, and material release authorization remain with Mercedes-Benz.
Required qualifications:
* Experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality support.
* Ability to investigate quality concerns, review available evidence, and document clear findings.
* Ability to maintain accurate quality claims, inspection records, and material tracking information in electronic systems.
* Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear communication with quality and production teams.
* Ability to follow defined procedures and support on-site sorting, inspection, and containment activities.
* Commitment to plant safety, security, and confidentiality requirements.
Preferred qualifications:
* Experience in automotive manufacturing quality support.
* Familiarity with supplier quality claims, Red Table reviews, rejected material analysis, or nonconforming material containment.
* Experience with inventory tracking and manufacturing quality documentation systems.
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Entry Level Supplier Relationship Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level supplier relationship manager job?
Focus on coursework or internships in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management, and highlight any experience tracking supplier performance or coordinating with vendors, even at a small scale. Employers at this level look for strong communication skills, comfort with spreadsheets or ERP tools, and an ability to build working relationships. A relevant internship or academic project demonstrating those skills gives entry level candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level supplier relationship managers?
Companies hiring entry level supplier relationship managers right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, and UPS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and technology firms with active procurement teams that bring in junior talent to support vendor programs.
Are there remote entry level supplier relationship manager jobs?
Yes, though most postings still lean toward on-site or hybrid. About 25% of entry level supplier relationship manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer preferences for in-person collaboration during early onboarding. Remote roles do exist, particularly at larger organizations with distributed procurement teams, so filtering by work setting when you search is worth the effort.
Are these new grad supplier relationship manager jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new-grad-friendly listing typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op experience as qualifying, or mentions that a degree in supply chain, business, or a related field is sufficient. Recent graduates who can demonstrate vendor communication or data tracking skills fit these roles well.
Which industries hire the most entry level supplier relationship managers?
Entry Level supplier relationship manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage large, complex supplier networks and need junior professionals to support vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and contract compliance as their procurement teams scale.