Manager of Contracts and Supplier Performance

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Industry-specific perks

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a results-oriented professional to lead contract management and supplier performance for a diverse portfolio of operationally critical suppliers in a Charlotte, NC setting. This role emphasizes data-driven decision-making and collaboration with internal operations to ensure business continuity.

With 2+ years in supply chain, procurement, or contract management (aviation experience preferred), you will analyze performance data using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in supply chain, procurement, supplier management, or contract management, with aviation experience.
• Experience managing supplier performance, contracts, vendor relationships, and business reviews in a complex operational environment.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel; SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data and reporting tools are a plus.
• A data-driven, fact-based approach to decision-making, with the ability to turn complex information into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, whether through prior supervisory experience or as a strong individual contributor ready to step into a manager-level role.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management and supplier performance for a diverse portfolio of operationally critical suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, contractual commitments, performance guarantees, and remedies to ensure partners consistently meet expectations.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with supplier leadership teams to evaluate performance, address challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Leverage data and analytics to monitor supplier performance, build recurring reporting, identify trends, and provide actionable insights using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
• Partner with internal operations and supply chain leaders to ensure supplier performance supports business continuity, operational reliability, and overall business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership potential

Supplier management

Contract management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

• A large, multi-state organization with over $1.5 billion in annual revenue and a workforce supporting operations across North America.
• A values-driven culture that prioritizes teamwork, inclusion, accountability, and employee engagement.
• An organization committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional service to its customers.
• A stable and growing business focused on safety, reliability, and investing in its people.

The Team You Will Be Joining

• A large, multi-state organization with over $1.5 billion in annual revenue and a workforce supporting operations across North America.
• A values-driven culture that prioritizes teamwork, inclusion, accountability, and employee engagement.
• An organization committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional service to its customers.
• A stable and growing business focused on safety, reliability, and investing in its people.

What They Offer You

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Competitive paid time off program designed to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) with company match, along with additional incentive and bonus opportunities.
• Unique employee perks associated with the organization's industry and operations.
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.

LOCATION:

• Onsite 4 days a week in Charlotte, NC.

What You’ll Do

• Lead contract management and supplier performance for a diverse portfolio of operationally critical suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, contractual commitments, performance guarantees, and remedies to ensure partners consistently meet expectations.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with supplier leadership teams to evaluate performance, address challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Leverage data and analytics to monitor supplier performance, build recurring reporting, identify trends, and provide actionable insights using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL.
• Partner with internal operations and supply chain leaders to ensure supplier performance supports business continuity, operational reliability, and overall business objectives.

a Background That Fits

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, supplier management, or contract management, with prior experience in the aviation industry required.
• Experience managing supplier performance, contracts, vendor relationships, and business reviews in a complex operational environment.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel experience; SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data and reporting tools are a significant plus.
• A data-driven, fact-based approach to decision-making, with the ability to turn complex information into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, whether through prior supervisory experience or as a strong individual contributor ready to step into a manager-level role.