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WGU is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to cultivate positive relationships with third-party suppliers and ensure their performance meets organizational standards. This full-time role involves strategic collaboration across teams to drive sourcing initiatives and manage supplier agreements, with a focus on innovation and risk management.
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Job Summary
The Supplier Relationship Manager will build and maintain positive relationships with third party suppliers to monitor and manage supplier performance, as well as collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive and deliver upon strategic sourcing and transformation plans.
This role will influence change in a highly matrixed organization while ensuring timelines and objectives of departmental strategies and initiatives are met.
The position is full-time and eligible for bonuses, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid time off.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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WGU is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to cultivate positive relationships with third-party suppliers and ensure their performance meets organizational standards. This full-time role involves strategic collaboration across teams to drive sourcing initiatives and manage supplier agreements, with a focus on innovation and risk management.
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Salary
Pay Range: $97,100.00 - $145,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, flexible paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Supplier performance monitoring
Strategic sourcing collaboration
Managed service agreement execution
Risk assessment and mitigation
Cross-functional stakeholder management
Nice-to-have
Agent of change
Continuous improvement mindset
Outcomes-based orientation
Calm and productive under pressure
Fosters open dialogue and collaboration
Key Requirements
7 years managing key, complex third-party supplier relationships