Supplier Relationship Manager

Payrate

$40.00- $52.00/hr.

• Acts as a Project Manager to manage and develop strategic relationships with external suppliers, contract manufacturers, and partners.
• Oversee end-to-end supply processes, ensuring demand is met with cost-effective and high-quality supply.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts to optimize terms, costs, and service levels.
• Support supply chain planning and forecasting to align with business objectives.
• Lead issue resolution with suppliers, including root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive efficiency and cost savings through process optimization and innovative supply solutions.

• Supply chain management expertise – strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, sourcing, logistics, and distribution.
• Supplier relationship management – ability to build, maintain, and negotiate with external suppliers, ensuring performance, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Inventory & capacity planning – skills in managing supply levels to meet demand without overstocking or shortages.
• Project management experience; however, the manager is looking for resumes from candidates with a supplier management background, not generic project managers.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to secure favorable supplier terms and drive performance.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making – ability to act quickly under pressure and resolve supply disruptions.
• Adaptability and resilience – capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced global environment.
• Excellent communication – both verbal and written, with an ability to present supply chain data to senior leadership.