Job Title: Supplier Relationship Manager

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Remote

Must Have:

1. Supply chain management expertise – strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, sourcing, logistics, and distribution.

2. Supplier relationship management – ability to build, maintain, and negotiate with external suppliers, ensuring performance, compliance, and cost efficiency.

3. Inventory & capacity planning – skills in managing supply levels to meet demand without overstocking or shortages

4. Project management experience however, the manager is looking for resumes from candidates with a supplier management background. Not project managers

Key Responsibilities:

· 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.

Core Supply Chain & Operations Skills

· 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.

· Contract and vendor management – experience overseeing supplier contracts, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement.

· Risk management – ability to identify supply risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure business continuity.

Leadership & Collaboration

· Cross-functional leadership – proven ability to collaborate with procurement, quality, manufacturing, logistics, and finance teams.

· Strategic thinking – ability to align external supply management with overall business strategy.

· Stakeholder management – excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders.

· Team management – experience leading and mentoring direct or indirect teams, including remote or cross-border suppliers.

Soft Skills

· Strong negotiation & influencing skills – to secure favorable supplier terms and drive performance.

· Problem-solving & decision-making – ability to act quickly under pressure and resolve supply disruptions.

· Adaptability & 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.

By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively “Judge”) to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.