Supplier Relationship Manager, Key Technology

About the role

This Individual will serve as the Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for the Key Technology Commodity. This individual will own the supplier relationships for the assigned supplier group within the Key Technology Commodity category under the leadership of the Sr. Key Technology Commodity Manager. This individual will support the Key Technology Commodity (media, membrane, chemicals, OEM products) strategy formulation and execution.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct supplier assessments
• Attend supplier meetings/visits
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers via SRM’s
• Collaborate with the cross-functional teams (including engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality)
• Support LTA’s negotiation and manage contract administration
• Improve Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Support site(s) Inventory Target management
• Project funnel ideation and cost saving project execution
• Own Strategic Sourcing visual management (DVM)
• Stay updated on emerging technologies/materials/best practices in Key Tech commodities and supply chain management
• Monitor market trends & industry developments to identify opportunities for innovation/cost savings/risk mitigation
• Partner with Supplier Quality to execute supplier qualifications (FAIR, PPAP, etc.)
• Optimize Supply Chain design to maximize adherence to DMS principles and IMAG
• Customer (Internal & External) Relationship Management
• Collaborate with Ops, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Product Management, support external customers as necessary
• Drive OTD
• Strategy Execution
• Delivery of the Key Technology Commodity Strategy
• Dual / multi-sourcing to avoid single-source dependency
• Supporting new product development sourcing strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering, with 3+ years’ experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Relationship Management
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance
• Building, maintaining, and fostering relationships with internal cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers
• Ability to travel 30% internationally

Qualifications

• Previous experience in: Strong knowledge of Key Tech market, including materials, processes, pricing dynamics, and supplier landscape
• Ability to adapt, think critically, and problem-solve under pressure
• Continuous improvement in manufacturing
• Global Sourcing experience for a global manufacturing company

Skills

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Market Analysis
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Supplier Qualification

Benefits

The annual salary range or this role is $100K-$120K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits.

Pay

The annual salary range or this role is $100K-$120K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Schedule

Full-time position.