Supplier Manager

At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. Its why were coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

The Supplier Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of direct and indirect suppliers ensuring service quality cost-effectiveness and compliance with contractual obligations. The role involves contract negotiation supplier performance management and collaboration with internal teams to build and align supplier strategies with business objectives.

• Lead the development and maintenance of supplier relationships
• Proactively manage supplier performance and be capable of leading business reviews up to c-suite level
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure supplier compliance is to standard
• Build supplier business plans and strategies to align with key business objectives

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle across a portfolio of suppliers
• Lead supplier performance reviews and implement improvement plans
• Conduct supplier evaluations with a working knowledge of supplier management practices and experience running tender (RFP) processes
• Negotiate contracts and terms to optimise value and reduce risk
• Ensure supplier compliance with legal regulatory and policy requirements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier activities with business needs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier documentation and records
• Continuously review team processes and outputs implementing positive changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness

What we expect of you

• Minimum 3 years experience in supplier/vendor management or a related procurement role
• Proven track record in developing negotiating and managing a supplier base
• Experience in implementing supplier management methodologies and tools
• Excellent communication listening and negotiation skills including at management level
• Strong analytical skills and ability to generate actionable insights from supplier data
• Skilled in stakeholder management across multiple functions
• Understanding of project management methodologies and quality management principles
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in supplier management systems and reporting tools
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) desirable
• Commercially aware with a focus on driving value
• Able to balance operational delivery with strategic thinking

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

Additionally CDW is committed to fostering an equitable transparent and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process our goal is to understand your experience strengths skills and qualifications. As an AI forward company we see AI not just as a tool but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking creating and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset one thats curious adaptive and ready to explore whats possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background judgment and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses government education and healthcare organizations achieve whats possible through technology. What makes CDW different isnt just what we doits how we do it. At CDW we act as onebuilding trust speaking candidly and working together to achieve more. We play to winfocusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forwardstaying curious moving fast and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported heard and empowered to contribute. Thats why we think of ourselves as coworkers not just employeesworking together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a fullstack fulllifecycle technology partner CDW brings deep expertise strong relationships and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters your growth is supported and your contributions help shape whats next.

Together we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.