Supplier Relationship Manager
Aequor JD ·www.aequor.com
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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.
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.
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Who is hiring for the Supplier Relationship Manager role?
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Where is the Supplier Relationship Manager job located?
The Supplier Relationship Manager role with Aequor JD is based in Thousand Oaks, CA, US. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Supplier Relationship Manager role remote?
Yes — the Supplier Relationship Manager position at Aequor JD is remote. Candidates based in US are preferred.
Is the Supplier Relationship Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Aequor JD.
What experience level is the Supplier Relationship Manager role?
The Supplier Relationship Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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