The Supplier Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing supplier relationships with their assigned supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, strategy execution and risk mitigation
Job Summary
The Supplier Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing supplier relationships with their assigned supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, strategy execution and risk mitigation.
The position acts as a liaison between the suppliers they manage and the Category Management, Business Unit and Global functions as required.
The Supplier Manager coordinates strategic development activities and ensures alignment between supplier load and capacity availability and business needs.
Matching Summary
The Supplier Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing supplier relationships with their assigned supplier portfolio to ensure quality, cost efficiency, strategy execution and risk mitigation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
supplier relationship management
strategic supplier planning and execution
contract compliance and risk mitigation
supplier performance monitoring
stakeholder collaboration
commercial acumen and negotiation skills
project management proficiency
Nice-to-have
strong analytical skills
understanding of market dynamics
ability to influence and communicate at all levels
geographical mobility for development opportunities
Key Requirements
7+ years of experience in Supply Chain
Certified Supply Chain Professional
evidenced understanding of commercial and technical supply chain areas