Supplier Management Program Lead

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

Supplier Management Program Lead (Contract) - Hybrid in Madison, Wisconsin. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!

Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid)

Carex is partnering with a leading biotech organization to identify a seasoned and strategic Supplier Management Program Manager to design, implement, and lead a formalized, company-wide Supplier Management Program.

This role will be responsible for transforming supplier relationships from transactional engagements to strategic partnerships — particularly across Exact’s highest‑tier suppliers, defined by spend, complexity, criticality, performance, risk exposure, and regulatory considerations.

The Supplier Management Program Manager will stand up and operationalize a comprehensive framework covering the full supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, segmentation, performance monitoring, risk mitigation, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement. This individual will serve as a key interface between Procurement Leadership, Category Management, Risk Partners, and business stakeholders to define, implement, and scale the program across the enterprise.

• Design, document, and launch a centralized Supplier Management Program, including standardized policies, procedures, governance models, and templates.
• Develop program charter, roles and responsibilities, and establish ongoing cross‑functional engagement forums.
• Review and refine supplier tiering methodology to ensure appropriate prioritization and oversight of Tier 1 suppliers.
• Recommend and support implementation of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tools or enhancements to existing procurement systems to create a single source of truth.
• Define governance standards to ensure compliance with internal policies, data privacy requirements, regulatory standards, and cybersecurity controls.
• Partner with Center of Excellence and Operations teams to design scalable tracking mechanisms for supplier performance, compliance, and issue escalation.
• Lead phased rollout of the Supplier Management Program across the organization.

• Develop and implement supplier scorecards to measure performance across quality, timeliness, responsiveness, cost, and service levels.
• Track and report on KPIs and SLAs for high‑tier suppliers.
• Create and oversee a proactive supplier risk management framework addressing financial, operational, cybersecurity, ESG, business continuity, and insurance compliance risks.
• Facilitate regular business reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Escalate and manage supplier‑related risks through appropriate governance channels, including risk committees.
• Monitor industry trends and evolving risk landscapes to adapt program strategy accordingly.

• Collaborate with business units to align supplier strategy with enterprise goals.
• Drive organizational adoption of new supplier management processes and standards.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops for Category Management and related teams.
• Engage stakeholders to clarify and prioritize program value and performance targets.
• Promote awareness of supplier expectations and foster strong, strategic supplier partnerships.
• Document and communicate program improvements and engage business owners in required process changes.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in supplier management strategy for assigned categories.
• Provide analytical insights and innovative ideas to drive value generation across the program.
• Manage multiple work streams with shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Present program updates and recommendations to senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Operate autonomously, making informed decisions with limited information.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures.

• 8–10+ years of experience within…