Manager Supplier Relations (f/m/d)

De Gruyter Brill; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

De Gruyter Brill in Chennai invites a Manager Supplier Relations (f/m/d) to lead our offshore Full Service Production Management efforts within the book production supplier network.

You will liaise with international partners, drive supplier quality, perform risk assessments, contract negotiations (SLAs), and travel for extended trainings and audits to secure reliable, cost-effective production services.

Qualifications

• University degree or comparable qualification, or several years of relevant professional experience.
• Several years of experience in production planning, controlling, procurement, or supplier relations.
• Experience with national and international service providers, ideally in a media or publishing environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English and German.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and structured working skills.
• High interpersonal competence and ability to build and maintain stable supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain quality at offshore suppliers for Full Service Production Management.
• Support in the scaling of the FSPM process through coordination and operational tasks.
• Perform supply chain risk assessments and process audits for outsourced services.
• Conduct benchmarking, cost analyses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate, consolidate, and select suppliers for Full Service Production Management; coordinate supplier onboarding and offboarding.
• Travel to supplier locations for extended periods, typically several months to conduct trainings, audits and support in issues of daily business.
• Establish a structured feedback process by defining and maintaining reasonable KPIs.
• Prepare, adapt, and negotiate contracts (e.g., SLAs).

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Relationship management

English & German

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree or comparable qualification

Job description

As Manager Supplier Relations (f/m/d) in the book production Supplier Relations Team, you will drive the further development of our outsoucring division and expansion in line with the DGB Supplier Strategy. You ensure and expand an efficient and reliable Full Service Production Management Service and act as the key contact for both internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Improve and maintain quality at offshore suppliers for Full Service Production Management
• Support in the scaling of the FSPM process through coordination and operational tasks
• Perform supply chain risk assessments and process audits for outsourced services
• Conduct benchmarking, cost analyses, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Evaluate, consolidate, and select suppliers for Full Service Production Management; coordinate supplier onboarding and offboarding
• Traveling to work at supplier locations for extended periods, typically several months to conduct trainings, audits and support in issues of daily business
• Establish a structured feedback process by defining and maintaining reasonable KPIs
• Prepare, adapt, and negotiate contracts (e.g., SLAs)

Your profile

• University degree or comparable qualification, or several years of relevant professional experience
• Several years of experience in production planning, controlling, procurement, or supplier relations
• Experience working with national and international service providers, ideally in a media or publishing environment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English and German
• Strong analytical, organizational, and structured working skills
• High interpersonal competence and ability to build and maintain stable supplier relationships

We offer you

• An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
• Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
• Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
• Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
• Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties

At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We believe in individual potential, so passion and a willingness to learn matter as much as qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!