Raw Materials Supplier Relationship Manager, Level II/III

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado is seeking a Senior Supplier Manager to oversee supplier performance, build strong supplier relationships, and lead strategic sourcing initiatives across metals, machining, and raw materials. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and present supplier strategies to executive leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain, a degree in a related field, and strong Excel and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Supply Chain or related degree, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience with metals, machining, and raw materials.
• Experience driving supply chain projects and key initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills for cross-functional work.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and be a proactive self-starter.
• Proficient in Excel and Project Management.
• US Persons per ITAR/EAR or able to obtain authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier performance and build key supplier relationships.
• Monitor performance against metrics to ensure quality and service.
• Resolve supplier conflicts and issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement strategic sourcing strategies.
• Communicate and present supplier relationship strategy and outcomes up to exec level.
• Lead supplier and supply chain projects from initiation to close.
• Monitor supplier risk and develop mitigation strategies.
• Analyze supplier data and create visuals and insights.
• Establish performance standards and deliver value propositions.

Skills

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Excel Proficiency

Project Management

Data Analysis

Adaptability

Education

Supply Chain Degree or related

Tools

Project Management Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

• Oversee supplier performance and foster strong relationships with key suppliers
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against agreed-upon metrics to ensure quality and service standards
• Address and resolve supplier conflicts and issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies
• Conduct internal communication and presentations up to and including executive-level reviews regarding supplier relationship strategy, performance, and issue resolution
• Lead or manage supplier and supply chain projects from initiation to close
• Monitor supplier risk and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Analyze supplier and supply chain data and create relevant visualizations and insights
• Establish performance standards and measurements and deliver on value propositions

Requirements

• Supply Chain Degree, similar Business related degree, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of supply chain, or related experience with metals, machining and raw materials related commodities
• Experience in driving supply chain and supplier projects and key initiatives
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and partnerships with external stakeholders leveraging positive negotiation skills to drive cross-functional continuous projects
• Ability to handle many conflicting priorities while being flexible, enthusiastic self-starter
• Proficient in Excel
• Proficient in Project Management
• Experience in supply chain analysis facilitating supply chain projects direction and overall success
• All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supplier performance management, strategic sourcing, and supply chain analysis, with a strong focus on relationship building and project management. Proficient in data analysis and risk mitigation strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Degree
• 5+ Years Supply Chain Experience
• Supplier Performance Management
• Project Management
• Excel Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Supply Chain Analysis
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Data Visualization
• Performance Standards Establishment

Soft Skills

• Negotiation Skills
• Relationship Building
• Flexibility
• Enthusiastic Self-Starter

Industry Keywords

• Metals
• Machining
• Raw Materials
• ITAR Compliance
• EAR Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• Project Management Tools