Senior Supplier Relations Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and medical, dental, and

401(k) match 50%

Commission/bonus potential

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Supplier Relations Manager to build and manage strategic partnerships with suppliers, driving volume growth, profitability, and operational performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This remote US-based role collaborates with senior leadership to influence supplier strategy, negotiate contracts, and deliver data-backed insights. Excellent communication and strong financial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of supplier relationship management or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and agreements.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L analysis skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze supplier performance and develop improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategies to achieve volume and profitability goals with suppliers.
• Develop and manage relationships with supplier partners to drive growth.
• Identify and propose creative solutions in collaboration with functional teams.
• Negotiate and manage supplier purchase contracts effectively.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform recommendations.
• Provide consultative advice to senior leadership based on data insights.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards to monitor performance.

Skills

Supplier relations

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Financial analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

MBA preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Supplier Relations Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will focus on building and managing strategic supplier partnerships that support volume growth, profitability, and operational performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to influence supplier strategy, improve results, and drive data-backed decisions. The position combines negotiation, financial analysis, and relationship management in a fast-paced manufacturing and automotive environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $111,486 - $139,332 annually

Responsibilities

• Execute strategies to achieve volume and profitability goals with suppliers
• Develop and manage relationships with supplier partners to drive growth
• Identify and propose creative solutions in collaboration with functional teams
• Negotiate and manage supplier purchase contracts effectively
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform recommendations
• Provide consultative advice to senior leadership based on data insights
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards to monitor performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business; MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in supplier relationship management or strategic sourcing
• Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and agreements
• Strong financial acumen with P&L analysis skills
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze supplier performance and develop improvement strategies

Benefits

• Paid time off and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match: 50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution
• Potential for commission, bonus, or profit sharing
• Sign-on bonus subject to terms and conditions

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.