Manager of Supplier Management
Summary
As a Supplier Manager, you will shape and elevate our enterprise Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, driving strong supplier partnerships that deliver exceptional service, quality, innovation, and long-term business value.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Design and operationalize the enterprise Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework.
Define supplier segmentation, governance cadence, and engagement standards, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Executive Business Reviews (EBRs).
Ensure SRM activities are embedded into category and procurement rhythms.
Establish and oversee supplier scorecards across service, quality, cost, innovation, and risk dimensions.
Lead performance review processes and partner with category teams to drive corrective actions.
Track performance trends and systemic issues across the supplier base.
Own escalation management for critical supplier issues affecting business continuity or performance.
Coordinate cross-functional resolution efforts with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal.
Ensure root cause analyses and sustainable corrective actions are implemented.
Lead supplier development initiatives to strengthen supplier partnerships and drive continuous improvement.
Enable joint business planning initiatives.
Enable supplier-led innovation programs.
Drive incremental value beyond cost through collaboration and performance improvement.
Provide executive-ready insights on supplier performance trends and risks.
Prepare materials for leadership reviews and supplier executive engagements.
Use analytics and dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making.
Minimum Education And Experience
6–8 years’ experience in Supplier Management, Supplier Relationship Management programs, operations-facing sourcing, or governance leadership.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing supplier performance programs, including scorecards, Quarterly Business Reviews, and improvement plans.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors
Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
Benefits
Salary range: $89,000 - $133,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
Benefits package includes:
Medical/Rx
401(k) with employer match after 1 year
Critical illness, accident insurance
Dental, vision, life insurance
Optional group life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability protection
Flexible spending accounts and paid time off