Senior Manager, Supplier Relationship Management

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Join our Enterprise Supplier Management and Procurement Operations services team as a Senior Manager where you'll shape the future of how we work with our most critical business partners. This is a highly influential role where you'll drive operational excellence, unlock significant value, and build strategic partnerships that directly impact how our enterprise functions. You'll own a dynamic portfolio of Supplier relationships, from transportation logistics to office place consumables - giving you breadth, autonomy, and influence over enterprise-wide outcomes.

If you thrive on solving complex problems, building trusted relationships, and turning data into competitive advantage, this role offers the perfect blend of strategic thinking and tangible impact.

What will you do?

Shape Strategy and Drive Results

• Define and execute a Supplier relationship strategy that aligns with enterprise priorities and creates measurable competitive advantage
• Lead the tactical delivery of services across a portfolio of third-party providers, with flexibility to expand and evolve based on organizational needs
• Transform raw performance data into compelling business insights that influence leadership decisions and drive continuous improvement

Supplier Performance & Risk Management

• Design and oversee Supplier scorecards and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into program health and performance
• Build proactive risk controls that anticipate and prevent problems before they impact operations
• Lead Supplier risk governance activities aligned with enterprise policies and procedures
• Guide Suppliers through their entire lifecycle from strategic onboarding to performance optimization to thoughtful transitions acting as their trusted partner and accountability champion

Value & Spend Optimization

• Identify and capture cost optimization opportunities across the Supplier portfolio
• Negotiate commercially favorable terms while maintaining strong Supplier partnerships and value
• Demonstrate clear ROI on Supplier initiatives and program investments

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• Build collaborative relationships with business partners across the enterprise, becoming their trusted advisor and go-to expert
• Translate complex Supplier performance data into clear, actionable solutions that enhance service delivery
• Champion program success by aligning stakeholders around shared enterprise priorities

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• 7+ years leading Supplier, Vendor, and Client relationships in dynamic environments
• Experience in transportation/parcel services and supply chain environments including logistics, customs compliance, and industry regulations
• Sharp analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex information and make sound decisions under ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) that help you influence across organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities without losing sight of detail or strategic focus
• Strategic agility with the ability to determine when to accelerate progress, exercise patience, or pivot direction
• Proactive, adaptable approach to problem-solving with a genuine appetite for learning and growth

Nice-to-have: 

• Prior experience leading and developing teams
• Background in contract negotiation and commercial law
• Consumer packaged goods industry experience
• Relevant credentials (University degree, professional certification - CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, CCLP, SCMP) or equivalent hands-on expertise

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities 

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