Senior Supplier Relations Manager

Dent Wizard; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401k match

Job summary

Dent Wizard seeks a strategic leader for Supplier Management, Strategy, and Governance to strengthen partnerships and drive growth. Assemble and sustain mutually beneficial supplier relations, negotiate contracts, and drive data-driven decisions across Finance, Legal, and Operations.

You will monitor performance, mentor teams, and lead cross-functional initiatives while traveling up to 15% to support business needs. This role emphasizes ROI and strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supplier relationship management, category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, business development, or large account management.
• Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, supplier contracts, pricing structures, rebate programs, and SLAs.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze profit and loss impacts, supplier investments, pricing models, margins, ROI, and cost savings opportunities.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
• Success in large account selling process that emphasizes identifying key business drivers and mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Capability to determine each supplier's contribution to success and develop strategies to improve performance.
• Ideal candidate will be passionate, collaborative, flexible, and able to navigate complex issues.
• Strong technical and analytical skills; proficient with Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships to uncover growth opportunities.
• Negotiate, author, and manage supplier contracts and SLAs.
• Monitor supplier performance against service, quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Provide consultative advice and competitive intelligence to leadership.
• Lead and coach Supply Chain activities and teams.
• Travel up to 15% as required.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Data analysis

MS Office 365

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

ERP systems

Job description

Dent Wizard is the nation’s undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products – and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.

Supplier Management, Strategy, and Governance

• Develop and effectively manage mutually beneficial business relationships with your assigned supplier partners to uncover new business opportunities that drive growth. (Identify, propose, and structure creative solutions for Dent Wizard and supplier partners by working in collaboration with functional teams including – Inventory Management, Sales, Operations, Legal and Finance.
• Ability to research, conceptualize, design, and manage programs, propose alternative strategies, and identify operating models that demonstrate a positive ROI.
• Negotiate, author, and manage supplier purchase contracts as well as navigate issues with supplier partners using a win/win approach.
• Perform both qualitative and quantitative analysis on programs and develop recommendations based on data and experience.
• Provide consultative advice and competitive intelligence to Dent Wizard associates up to and including senior leadership.
• Monitor supplier performance against service, quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

Leadership, Mentoring, and Coaching

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and performance management for the Supply Chain Specialist
• Establish priorities for supplier reporting, analytics, field support, and supplier issue resolution
• Develop team capabilities in supplier management, procurement support, business analytics, and process improvement.

Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline is required; MBA preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in supplier relationship management, category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, business development, or large account management.
• Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, supplier contracts, pricing structures, rebate programs, and service-level agreements that deliver measurable business value.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze profit and loss impacts, supplier investments, pricing models, margins, return on investment (ROI), cost savings opportunities, and supplier-funded initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
• Success in large account selling process that emphasizes the identification of key business drivers and enables mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Capability to determine each supplier's contribution to success and develop strategies to improve their performance.
• Ideal candidate will be passionate, collaborative, flexible, demonstrate initiative and possess the ability to navigate and resolve complex issues.
• Strong technical and analytical skills are necessary to provide input and/or build reports and analysis that substantiate research and findings.
• Moderate to advanced skills with key business applications, specifically Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

Relationship Building

• Contract Negotiation
• Customer Focus
• Vendor and Supplier Management

Travel up to 15% as required

• Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen.

Drug Policy

The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. Sign on bonus is subject to state and local laws, terms and conditions, including employment status and length-of-service requirements. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). EOE Statement: Dent Wizard is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. *ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dent Wizard's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs.