Senior Vice President, Supplier Relations

Jobtailor

McKinney (TX)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in McKinney, TX seeks a Senior Director of Supplier Relations to lead supplier strategy, category management, and procurement at scale across multiple sites.

You will drive cost savings, negotiate top-tier agreements, and align supplier performance with working capital goals, reporting to the EVP of Supply Chain. This role demands strategic vision, strong execution, and extensive travel.

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in supplier relations, procurement, sourcing, category management, or supply chain leadership.
7+ years in senior leadership roles or equivalent.
Strong track record negotiating high-value contracts and building strategic supplier partnerships.
Ability to synthesize multi-dimensional data into clear strategic insights.
Experience leading procurement transformation and supplier-network optimization.
Formal certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or SCPro are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise supplier-relations and inventory strategies supporting growth, profitability, and working-capital targets.
Lead end-to-end inventory management, including replenishment, production planning, and supplier lead times.
Integrate supplier performance insights with inventory planning to reduce risk and optimize SKU lifecycle decisions.
Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Category, Sales, and Operations teams on demand forecasting and category growth.
Implement continuous-improvement practices for forecasting, safety stock, and replenishment using analytics and market trends.
Establish and monitor KPIs for inventory turns, fill rates, carrying costs, and supplier delivery performance.
Lead long-range planning for supplier alignment, category expansion, cost management, and supply-chain improvement.
Travel up to 30% to collaborate with teams and engage key stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier Relations Management

Strategic Negotiation

Financial Acumen

Category Management Expertise

ERP Systems Familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Procurement Platforms

Supplier Technology Tools

Job description

Develop and execute enterprise supplier-relations and inventory strategies supporting growth, profitability, operational excellence, and working-capital targets
Lead end-to-end inventory management, including replenishment, production planning, and supplier lead times
Integrate supplier performance insights with inventory planning to reduce risk, minimize excess or obsolete stock, and optimize SKU lifecycle decisions
Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Category, Sales, and Operations teams on demand forecasting, scenario modeling, inventory investment, product launches, and category growth
Implement continuous-improvement practices for forecasting, safety stock, accuracy, and replenishment using analytics and market trends
Establish and monitor KPIs for inventory turns, fill rates, carrying costs, and supplier delivery performance
Lead long-range planning for supplier alignment, category expansion, cost management, and supply-chain improvement
Serve as company contact for major manufacturers and negotiate top-tier agreements, national programs, and strategic contract terms
Build and sustain supplier partnerships, overseeing scorecards, SLAs, quality metrics, and performance improvement initiatives
Identify and onboard new suppliers
Drive cost savings, margin expansion, and rebate optimization through strategic negotiations and category management
Lead and develop the Supplier Relations organization and foster leadership pipelines
Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing, sustainability standards, legal requirements, and risk-mitigation practices
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and executive supplier meetings
Report directly to the EVP & Chief Supply Chain Executive
Direct Sr. Director Supplier Relations, Sr. Director Private Label, Sr. Director, and Sr. Director Supply Chain
Travel up to 30% to collaborate with teams, participate in strategic planning, and engage key stakeholders

Requirements

Deep experience within building products, construction materials, industrial distribution, or manufacturing strongly preferred
Proven success negotiating high-value contracts, leading large teams, and building strategic supplier partnerships
Ability to synthesize multi-dimensional data (supply, demand, cost, risk, margin, working capital) into clear strategic insights
High emotional intelligence with strong executive presence and influence skills
Experience applying scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses
Proven ability to build high-performance, customer-centric teams
Experience driving large-scale organizational transformation
Strong financial acumen in modeling, pricing, rebates, and margin optimization
Skilled in enterprise-level negotiations with major manufacturers
Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement platforms, and supplier technology tools
Strong category management expertise across core building materials preferred
Experience leading procurement transformation, national programs, or supplier network optimization preferred
Proven success leading multi-disciplinary supplier, sourcing, or category teams preferred
Experience developing supplier scorecards, performance systems, or risk-management frameworks preferred
Track record of improving working capital through supplier terms and inventory strategies preferred
Bachelor’s degree required—Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred
15+ years of experience in supplier relations, procurement, sourcing, category management, or supply chain leadership
At least 7+ years in senior leadership roles
Preferred certifications: CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or SCPro
Exceptional negotiation and commercial acumen
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and P&L understanding
Strategic thinking with operational execution capability
Superior relationship-building and executive communication skills
Ability to lead transformation in a fast-paced, multi-location environment
Up to 30% travel required
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supplier relations, procurement, and category management, with a strong focus on strategic negotiations, financial modeling, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead high-performance teams and drive organizational transformation in supply chain environments.

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