Manager, Supplier Management
$87,230–$87,230 year
On-siteNaperville, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and maximize supplier profitability and operational performance for a subset of partners by tracking brand scorecards, service compliance, and key indicators like inbound fill-rate and on-time delivery. Collaborate with Category Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and Pricing to optimize administrative processes, negotiate policies, and resolve disputes while educating new suppliers on routing guides and deduction management. Lead a small team in root cause research and host regular business reviews to drive continuous improvement and accountability. Work full-time with occasional domestic travel up to 20% to support supplier success and foster a relational environment of innovation.
Required Qualifications
- 4-year bachelor's degree in business or related field of study
- Experience within the food and/or distribution industry with 3+ years
- Successful negotiator and ability to drive influence and change
- Articulate and persuasive communication skills
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
- Ability to synthesize information and make clear, concise recommendations on course of action
- Strong relationship management skills and ability to guide at senior management level both internally and externally
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, budget and proactively manage profit drivers such as gross margin %, promotional spend, spoilage, fees, and other program expenses
- Demonstrated skills transferring information gained through analysis to fact based, action-oriented presentations for delivery to both internal and external stake holders
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously and often with minimal direction or time conflicting pressures
- Willingness to travel domestically, occasionally over weekends (about 20%)
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