Strategic Supplier Relations Manager

Talent Management Plus, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Management Plus, Inc. is hiring a Supplier Relationship Manager in Deerfield, IL. This hybrid role (2–3 days in office) focuses on overseeing vendor relationships and governance to ensure best‑in‑class service delivery.

Responsibilities include driving operational excellence across the supplier network, monitoring performance, mitigating risk, and identifying cost savings opportunities while partnering with stakeholders on negotiations and strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, arts or related field.
• 6+ to 8+ years of experience in vendor management, relationship management, third‑party risk management, project management, sourcing or related field.
• Solid project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor relationships and governance, ensuring reviews and strategic insights.
• Monitor vendor performance, support risk mitigation, and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Identify performance gaps and drive improvement plans with vendors.
• Generate vendor performance reports for management.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree

Vendor Management experience

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Talent Management Plus, Inc. is hiring a Supplier Relationship Manager in Deerfield, IL. This hybrid role (2–3 days in office) focuses on overseeing vendor relationships and governance to ensure best‑in‑class service delivery.

Responsibilities include driving operational excellence across the supplier network, monitoring performance, mitigating risk, and identifying cost savings opportunities while partnering with stakeholders on negotiations and strategy.