Supplier Performance Manager

About the role

The Direct Procurement team seeks a Supplier Performance Manager to optimize supply chain performance and develop strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Bring Procurement acumen to the category supported and influence strategies to optimize supply chain performance with suppliers.
• Execute tasks such as onboarding new suppliers, maintaining vendor data, addressing invoice inquiries, and ensuring accurate pricing updates.
• Strategically analyze operations to optimize lead times and support on-time delivery of materials.
• Track metrics of suppliers in the category and lead supplier relationship initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement programs, address delivery issues, and coordinate returns of rejected or unsuitable orders.
• Utilize problem-solving skills to alleviate delays within supply chain operations and conduct root cause analysis to mitigate constraints.
• Partner with numerous cross-functional teams throughout the supply chain organization and influence their strategies.
• Lead supplier discussions, facilitate business reviews, and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years industry-related experience, with a preference towards Supply Chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to lead supplier discussions, facilitate business reviews, and effectively communicate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills to drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships while balancing partnership and accountability.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, supplier performance tools, dashboards, and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process gaps, streamline workflows, and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years industry-related experience, with a preference towards Supply Chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to lead supplier discussions, facilitate business reviews, and effectively communicate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills to drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships while balancing partnership and accountability.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, supplier performance tools, dashboards, and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process gaps, streamline workflows, and drive operational excellence.

Benefits

A limited amount of travel will be required for this role.

Pay

$74,600 - $82,500 plus an annual bonus.

Schedule

This position is required to be in the office, Friday is remote-optional.