Strategic Supply Chain Contract Lead (Travel 50%)

Qnity; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is expanding its global supply chain team and seeks a Supply Chain Contract Manager who can lead supplier negotiations and contract management. You will partner with procurement, operations, finance, and legal to optimize cost, quality, and delivery across a diverse supplier base.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in sourcing or contract management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or a related field.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements, commercial contracts, and business terms.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and supplier management.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess data and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier and commercial contract negotiations, including pricing, terms, and service agreements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and strategic business partners.
• Support sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and operational performance.
• Analyze supplier capabilities, capacity, market conditions, and business requirements to mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Business stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Conduct business analyses related to operational effectiveness, capacity utilization, and supply chain performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance business operations.
• Develop and implement sustainable business processes and reporting methods.
• Support business transformation initiatives and process optimization projects.
• Prepare recommendations and presentations that support business and sourcing decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Procurement

Analytical mindset

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-priority handling

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain planning tools

Job description

Qnity is expanding its global supply chain team and seeks a Supply Chain Contract Manager who can lead supplier negotiations and contract management. You will partner with procurement, operations, finance, and legal to optimize cost, quality, and delivery across a diverse supplier base.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in sourcing or contract management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a willingness to travel up to 50%.