Sr. Manager Global Supplier Relationship

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 development.
• Ability to travel internationally 30%.

You’ll be part of a people‑centric culture, where your well‑being matters. Our comprehensive package offers standard benefits…