Supplier Relationship Manager

Bluewater Hayes Inc.

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Strategic influence in a high-visibility function

Opportunities to lead impactful change

Collaborative, high-performing culture

Travel opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic organization is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager to lead vendor engagements and drive operational change. This role involves overseeing vendor relationships, defining KPIs, and leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance performance management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in managing complex vendor relationships and a strong leadership mindset.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience managing high-stakes vendor relationships.
Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Oversee full lifecycle of vendor relationships from onboarding to performance evaluation.
Define and enforce KPIs and SLAs for vendors.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Master’s Degree

Job description

This range is provided by Bluewater Hayes Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Bluewater Hayes Inc.

Executive Recruiter - Bluewater Hayes - Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain Experts

Join our client, a dynamic and fast-evolving organization undergoing strategic transformation across its vendor management operations. They are seeking an experienced Supplier Relationship Manager to lead critical third-party vendor engagements, champion change across a complex, matrixed environment, and help shape the future of supplier collaboration and performance management.

Projects You'll Work On:

Oversee the full lifecycle of high-impact vendor relationships, from onboarding to performance evaluation and renewal.
Define and enforce KPIs and SLAs, ensuring vendors deliver on quality, timeliness, and strategic value.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive operational change, cost savings, and innovation through strategic sourcing.
Establish scalable change management routines to foster accountability and enhance how vendor performance is monitored.
Conduct regular business reviews and performance audits, identifying trends and risks while recommending actionable solutions.
Spearhead managed service agreements and champion contract compliance across multiple business units.
Drive process improvements in partnership with procurement and key business stakeholders.
Collaborate on billing, contract resolution, and escalations to safeguard business continuity and mitigate risk.

What Experience You Should Bring:

A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
8+ years of experience managing high-stakes, complex vendor relationships.
Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to mediate conflict and foster strong internal and external relationships.
Analytical thinker with a solid grasp of both qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.
Adept at project management, risk mitigation, and outcome-driven strategy.
Experience navigating ambiguity, adapting to change, and solving complex problems without clear precedents.
Strong leadership mindset with experience managing teams or cross-functional initiatives.

Perks of the Role: