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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Supplier Manager to oversee and optimize our organization’s supplier relationships and procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing supplier performance, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies, and driving cost-effective purchasing decisions. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to build and maintain long-term partnerships with key suppliers.
As a Supplier Manager, you will work closely with internal stakeholders such as procurement, finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure that supplier agreements align with business goals. You will also be responsible for identifying new suppliers, evaluating their capabilities, and onboarding them into the company’s supply chain. Your ability to assess risk, monitor supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives will be critical to the success of this role.
Key aspects of the role include developing supplier scorecards, conducting regular performance reviews, and resolving any issues that may arise in the supply chain. You will also be expected to stay informed about market trends, pricing fluctuations, and regulatory changes that may impact supplier relationships or procurement strategies.
The successful candidate will have excellent negotiation and communication skills, a strong understanding of supply chain management principles, and experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A background in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management is highly desirable.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about optimizing supplier performance and contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the organization.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage and evaluate supplier performance and compliance.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement strategies.
- Monitor market trends and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
- Implement supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
- Resolve supply chain issues and disputes.
- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in supplier or procurement management.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers and projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of supply chain regulations and compliance.
- Experience with supplier performance evaluation.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience managing supplier relationships?
- How do you evaluate supplier performance?
- What strategies do you use to negotiate favorable contracts?
- Have you ever had to resolve a major supplier issue? How did you handle it?
- What procurement tools or software are you familiar with?
- How do you stay informed about market trends and pricing changes?
- Describe a time you implemented a cost-saving initiative.
- How do you ensure compliance with procurement policies?
- What is your approach to onboarding new suppliers?
- How do you collaborate with internal teams to align sourcing strategies?
