Supplier Relationship Manager
Location
United States
Posted
13 days ago
Salary
$106K - $172K / year
Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Develop and manage supplier survey strategy, performance evaluations, and reporting aligned with performance standards and corporate responsibility goals
• Partner with Sourcing Managers on RFx initiatives for software and professional services, identifying opportunities to increase spend with diverse suppliers
• Manage contractual risks across complex projects and support the resolution of escalations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance, manage day-to-day relationships, and coordinate QBRs
• Improve processes related to third-party and contingent workforce management
• Review and maintain supplier records, including categorization, tiering, contacts, diversity classifications, and certification updates
• Support contract management activities, including SLAs, MSAs, and SOWs
• Incorporate sustainability objectives into supplier scorecards using defined benchmarks and performance targets
• Analyze the supplier portfolio and recommend diverse suppliers through approved diversity platforms
• Contribute to customer disclosures and questionnaires from a procurement and value chain perspective
• Define and track supplier KPIs to support performance monitoring, contract renewals, and QBR discussions
• Support and maintain the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement M&A framework
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a combination of education and relevant experience
- 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related function
- Experience working cross-functionally with teams such as Legal, Security, ESG, IT, and Accounting
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles, compliance requirements, contract negotiation, and ESG considerations
- Experience in value chain management with demonstrated analytical capability
- Ability to prioritize and deliver time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing third-party contracts and improving related processes
- Proven ability to identify strategic opportunities and recommend actions that strengthen organizational and supplier performance
- Experience in monitoring contract performance, renewals, and RFx processes
- Familiarity with value chain sustainability and ESG programs, including supplier diversity initiatives and supporting tools
- Experience developing and implementing social and environmental standards or procedures
- Strong quantitative skills, including data analysis and data mining
- Ability to communicate and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers at operational and executive levels
- Effective negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to build trust-based, collaborative partnerships across functions
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
Benefits
- A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
- Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
- 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
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