Global Supplier Manager

About the role

The Global Supplier Manager plays a critical role in the Procurement organization, serving as a strategic business partner responsible for developing and executing supplier strategies that drive value, support business growth, and ensure continuity of supply across a global network of suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on supplier strategy, market conditions, and sourcing opportunities
• Develop and execute global supplier strategies that drive cost optimization, service excellence, innovation, and business continuity
• Lead strategic supplier relationships, negotiations, and sourcing initiatives that deliver productivity, cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value creation
• Implement supplier performance management programs utilizing scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement plans
• Proactively identify and mitigate supplier risks related to quality, delivery, financial stability, capacity, and geopolitical factors
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Quality, Product Development, and Legal to ensure supplier compliance, performance, and value delivery
• Deliver actionable market intelligence and supplier insights that support business objectives and procurement strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, or Supply Chain leadership
• Proven success developing supplier strategies, managing strategic supplier relationships, leading complex commercial negotiations, and delivering measurable sourcing value within a global manufacturing or consumer goods environment
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and procurement systems
• Experience collaborating across Operations, Quality, Finance, Product Development, and Legal functions
• Knowledge of global supply markets, supplier risk management, and supply chain resiliency strategies
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or equivalent preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge of outsourced manufacturing, private label production, and global supplier networks
• Familiarity with international suppliers throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America
• Understanding of product lifecycle, demand variability, inventory management, and service-level expectations common within consumer goods industries

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Supplier relationship expertise
• Market intelligence
• Strategic sourcing methodologies
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical capability
• Risk management
• Communication & influence
• Drive & accountability

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment
• Treatment of associates with respect and dignity

Pay

$100,000 - $130,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM