Supplier Relationship Manager- 34710

Integrated Services For Productivity & Validation, Inc

Job Location:

Juncos - Puerto Rico

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Supplier Relationship Manager drives strategic supplier partnerships to ensure performance compliance and seamless external supply operations.

Functions:

Acts as a Project Manager to manage and develop strategic relationships with external suppliers contract manufacturers and partners.

Oversee end-to-end supply processes ensuring demand is met with cost-effective and high-quality supply.

Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts to optimize terms costs and service levels.

Support supply chain planning and forecasting to align with business objectives.

Lead issue resolution with suppliers including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Drive efficiency and cost savings through process optimization and innovative supply solutions.

Competencies/Skills:

Supply chain management expertise strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations including planning sourcing logistics and distribution.

Supplier relationship management ability to build maintain and negotiate with external suppliers ensuring performance compliance and cost efficiency.

Inventory & capacity planning skills in managing supply levels to meet demand without overstocking or shortages.

Contract and vendor management experience overseeing supplier contracts monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement.

Risk management ability to identify supply risks develop contingency plans and ensure business continuity.

Cross-functional leadership proven ability to collaborate with procurement quality manufacturing logistics and finance teams.

Strategic thinking ability to align external supply management with overall business strategy.

Stakeholder management excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders.

Team management experience leading and mentoring direct or indirect teams including remote or cross-border suppliers.

Strong negotiation & influencing skills to secure favorable supplier terms and drive performance.

Problem-solving & decision-making ability to act quickly under pressure and resolve supply disruptions.

Adaptability & resilience capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

Excellent communication both verbal and written with an ability to present supply chain data to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

Supply Chain background

Experience with external suppliers

SAP & Smartsheet experience

Requirements

Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of Quality experience

Alternatively Bachelors degree and 4 years of Quality experience

Alternatively Associates degree and 8 years of Quality experience

Alternatively High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Quality experience

Experience with external suppliers SAP experience Smartsheet

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