Workiva

Supplier Relationship Manager

Workiva

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $106,000 - $172,000 per year

About the role

  • Develop and manage supplier survey strategy, performance evaluations, and reporting aligned with performance standards and corporate responsibility goals
  • Partner with Sourcing Managers on RFx initiatives for software and professional services, identifying opportunities to increase spend with diverse suppliers
  • Manage contractual risks across complex projects and support the resolution of escalations
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance, manage day-to-day relationships, and coordinate QBRs
  • Improve processes related to third-party and contingent workforce management
  • Review and maintain supplier records, including categorization, tiering, contacts, diversity classifications, and certification updates
  • Support contract management activities, including SLAs, MSAs, and SOWs
  • Incorporate sustainability objectives into supplier scorecards using defined benchmarks and performance targets
  • Analyze the supplier portfolio and recommend diverse suppliers through approved diversity platforms
  • Contribute to customer disclosures and questionnaires from a procurement and value chain perspective
  • Define and track supplier KPIs to support performance monitoring, contract renewals, and QBR discussions
  • Support and maintain the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement M&A framework

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a combination of education and relevant experience
  • 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or a related function
  • Experience working cross-functionally with teams such as Legal, Security, ESG, IT, and Accounting
  • Strong knowledge of procurement principles, compliance requirements, contract negotiation, and ESG considerations
  • Experience in value chain management with demonstrated analytical capability
  • Ability to prioritize and deliver time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience managing third-party contracts and improving related processes
  • Proven ability to identify strategic opportunities and recommend actions that strengthen organizational and supplier performance
  • Experience in monitoring contract performance, renewals, and RFx processes
  • Familiarity with value chain sustainability and ESG programs, including supplier diversity initiatives and supporting tools
  • Experience developing and implementing social and environmental standards or procedures
  • Strong quantitative skills, including data analysis and data mining
  • Ability to communicate and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers at operational and executive levels
  • Effective negotiation and influencing skills
  • Ability to build trust-based, collaborative partnerships across functions
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
Benefits
  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
  • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingprocurementcontract negotiationdata analysisdata miningsupplier performance evaluationthird-party contract managementRFx processessupplier diversity initiativesvalue chain management
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingnegotiationinfluencingcollaborationanalytical capabilityprioritizationtrust-buildingproblem-solvingproject management