Supplier Relationship Manager

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Procurement & PurchasingSupplier Relationship Manager

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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Supplier Relationship Manager based in the United States.

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Procurement & PurchasingSupplier Relationship Manager

The Supplier Relationship Manager will develop and oversee strategic supplier partnerships that support the expansion of a global cloud infrastructure business.
This high-impact role focuses on securing critical infrastructure capacity, optimizing supplier performance, and building long-term commercial relationships.
You will serve as a primary point of contact for key suppliers, negotiating pricing, capacity commitments, contract terms, and service-level agreements.
Working across Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Operations, you will align supplier capabilities with current requirements and future business growth.
The position also plays a critical role in supply continuity, risk management, and improving the cost, quality, and reliability of technology infrastructure.
This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional with strong knowledge of data centers, cloud infrastructure, and technology hardware ecosystems.

Develop and execute strategic supplier engagement plans aligned with infrastructure expansion, capacity requirements, and broader business objectives.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers to strengthen collaboration, encourage innovation, and establish long-term partnerships.
Secure manufacturing capacity and supply commitments to ensure the timely availability of critical components for data center infrastructure deployments.
Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, capacity commitments, contractual terms, and service-level agreements to optimize cost, value, and operational performance.
Organize and lead quarterly business reviews and supplier governance meetings to evaluate performance, business alignment, and continuous improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Capacity Planning, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to translate business requirements into effective supplier strategies.
Monitor supplier performance metrics, delivery trends, and operational indicators to identify improvement opportunities and address potential issues.
Drive supplier accountability through performance scorecards, corrective action plans, and structured continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop supply assurance strategies to mitigate shortages, demand fluctuations, and broader supply chain disruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier-related risks, including capacity limitations, financial exposure, geopolitical developments, and business continuity concerns.
Influence supplier technology roadmaps and investment priorities to support future infrastructure expansion and evolving technical requirements.
Work with suppliers to develop scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, product quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
Monitor market conditions, industry developments, and component availability to inform sourcing strategies and supplier management decisions.
Support long-range capacity planning by aligning supplier capabilities and commitments with projected business demand.
Deliver measurable results through cost optimization, improved supplier performance, supply continuity, and stronger strategic partnerships.

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or vendor management.
Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements and commercial contracts.
Strong analytical capabilities and financial modeling skills, with the ability to evaluate supplier performance, costs, and commercial opportunities.
Experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders and senior supplier leadership teams.
Strong relationship management, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder influence skills.
Ability to translate business and infrastructure requirements into supplier engagement, sourcing, and capacity strategies.
Experience managing supplier performance, identifying risks, and developing practical mitigation plans.
Ability to influence internal stakeholders and external suppliers without relying on direct reporting authority.
Strong understanding of technology hardware supply chains and infrastructure procurement.
Experience in hyperscale cloud environments, data center infrastructure, or technology original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ecosystems is highly desirable.
Familiarity with major technology hardware providers and ecosystems, such as Dell, NVIDIA, HPE, Supermicro, Intel, AMD, or comparable organizations, is a strong advantage.
Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) business models and hyperscale cloud operations is important for success in this role.