Supplier Business Partner

Infinite Electronics, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Electronics, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Business Partner to bridge our organization with key suppliers from a strategic, data-driven perspective.

You will drive collaboration, innovation, and value creation while aligning suppliers to business priorities and long-term objectives. The role emphasizes partnerships across operations, procurement, product development, finance and quality, leveraging analytics to optimize total cost and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supplier strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead joint business planning with strategic suppliers to drive mutual growth.
• Champion supplier-led innovation and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, product development, finance and quality to meet goals.
• Use data and analytics to identify opportunities for cost optimization and improvement.
• Monitor supplier performance with scorecards and KPIs; take corrective actions as needed.
• Lead or participate in contract negotiations for favorable terms and SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and governance requirements in supplier dealings.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Excel

Tableau

Job description

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Supplier Business Partner

Remote, Remote, US

Salary Range: $145,000.00 To $165,000.00 Annually

Position Description:

The Supplier Business Partner serves as the strategic link between our organization and key suppliers, driving collaboration, innovation, and shared value creation. This role ensures suppliers are fully aligned with business priorities, performance goals, and long-term objectives. Acting as a trusted advisor and strategic liaison, the Supplier Business Partner strengthens supplier relationships to unlock joint value, improve operational performance, and support business growth.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute supplier strategies that align with overarching business and category objectives. Lead joint business planning efforts with strategic and key suppliers to foster alignment and drive mutual growth.
• Champion supplier-led innovation, support sustainability initiatives, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including operations, procurement, product development, finance, and quality—to ensure supplier performance meets both operational requirements and strategic goals.
• Utilize data and analytics to uncover opportunities for continuous improvement and total cost optimization.
• Serve as the internal advocate for supplier capabilities and the external ambassador of our company’s values, expectations, and long-term vision.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, KPIs, and regular business reviews; address underperformance with corrective action plans.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, compliance, financial stability, and geopolitical factors.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration with suppliers to ensure mutual success.
• Lead or participate in contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms, service levels, and long-term partnership value.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and corporate governance requirements in supplier dealings.
• Support supplier onboarding and integration processes to streamline ramp-up and align capabilities with business needs.
• Promote supplier diversity and inclusion initiatives in alignment with corporate responsibility goals.
• Actively benchmark best practices in supplier relationship management and bring insights to improve internal processes.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and other departments on contract management, risk assessments, and supplier audits.
• Participate in strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier selection processes where applicable.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in supplier management, sourcing, or procurement.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP)
• Experience with supplier innovation or sustainability initiatives
• Familiarity with procurement or analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Excel, Tableau)

Physical Job Requirements:

• Prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly communicates with employees and leaders, both verbally and in writing.

Environment:Work environment is remote during regular or extended business hours.

Accommodation:Candidates for the position should be able to perform essential job duties in described work environment with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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