Senior Supplier Relations Manager

Dent Wizard; Missouri; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7%

Job summary

Dent Wizard is seeking a strategic Supplier Management, Strategy, and Governance leader to drive growth through strong supplier relationships and innovative programs. The role combines contract negotiation, cross-functional leadership, and advanced analytics to optimize procurement and supplier performance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in business (MBA preferred) with 8+ years in supplier management, procurement, or large account management, and are adept at partnering across Finance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in supplier relationships, category management, or procurement.
• Experience negotiating complex supplier contracts and SLAs.
• Strong financial acumen; analyze ROI and cost savings.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Proven large account selling capabilities.
• Capable of improving supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; proficient in Office 365.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships to drive growth.
• Research, design, and manage supplier programs with ROI.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and pricing.
• Analyze programs and make data-driven recommendations.
• Provide advisory support to leadership.
• Monitor supplier performance against service, cost, delivery.

Skills

Supplier management

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Business development

Large accounts

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Office 365

Independent work

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

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
  • 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.