Sr. Manager Global Supplier Relationship

# Sr. Manager Global Supplier Relationship Job title

Sr. Manager Global Supplier Relationship Location Full -time | Product and Procurement | Location – Olathe, KS, 66062

Reports to Chief Product & Procurement Officer The Global Supplier Relationship, Sr. Manager leads the development, structure, and execution of supplier relationship management practices across Product & Procurement worldwide. This role drives consistency, accountability, and performance through strong collaboration, data-driven insights, and elevated negotiation capabilities. Acting as a strategic partner and coach, the Sr. Manager strengthens global supplier relationships, aligns TVH’s strategy with operational execution, and empowers teams to deliver exceptional results.

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES ### Supplier Relationship Management Excellence
* Lead COE and implement best practices in supplier segmentation, relationship management, and negotiation, ensuring alignment with key business stakeholders.
* Build strong global relationships with supplier-facing roles across P&P and strengthen cross-regional supplier engagement.
* Structure and standardize processes around supplier collaboration to increase efficiency, visibility, and accountability.### Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership
* Translate the TVH strategy and the Product & Procurement (P&P) vision into actionable strategic and tactical direction for supplier relationship management.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product & Procurement, Indirect Spend, Technical Services, Supply Chain, Category Management, Operations, and other global departments.
* Actively support and participate in the Global Product & Procurement Management Team, sharing best practices and contributing beyond the supplier relationship scope.### Performance Improvement & Team Coaching
* Coach and develop teams to drive higher performance in supplier relationship management and negotiation capabilities.
* Empower global supplier-facing roles to take ownership, accountability, and responsibility for their categories and partners.
* Build a strong performance culture through mentoring, skill development, and continuous improvement.### Data-Driven Insights & Reporting
* Use strong analytics and data insights to enhance negotiation strategies and supplier business reviews.
* Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators related to supplier performance and relationship health.
* Structure accurate, automated reporting frameworks to support decision-making at global and regional levels.### Operational Ownership & Governance
* Structure and organize supplier relationship activities to ensure efficient workflows, defined responsibilities, and timely stakeholder responses.
* Define service level agreements (SLAs) and processes that support global consistency and operational excellence.
* Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and resources for the supplier relationship domain.

Priorities
* Establish and structure supplier relationship management practices across the Product & Procurement organization globally.
* Build strong partnerships with global supplier roles in all P&P teams.
* Coach and elevate global supplier relationship owners with an initial focus on strengthening negotiation practices.
* Implement automated, accurate, and standardized reporting across regions.
* Define and align the global collaboration process—enhancing efficiency, supporting clear SLAs, and ensuring consistent response times.

HOW TO SUCCEED
* Proven track record in procurement, supplier relationship management, and negotiation.
* 10+ years of experience in procurement or supplier management roles with demonstrated success in leading globally and influencing outside direct reporting lines.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and elevate team capabilities.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills suited for cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
* Highly analytical with the ability to convert data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
* Demonstrated ability to build a strong performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and capability…