Supplier Manager - CN (Remote, US)

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power reputed company.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to reputed company and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Responsible for maintaining strong strategic relationships and coordinating solution implementations between the business and material suppliers. Facilitates effective communication and enhances internal processes through innovation and reputed company improvement. Ensures contractual and commercial compliance throughout the lifecycle of assigned supplier agreements with both internal and external stakeholders.

The Main Responsibilities

• Manage Material Suppliers, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements and company standards, encompassing entire contract lifecycle - creation, review, negotiation, revision, renewal, and termination.
• Managing material lifecycle from alternative suppliers, forecasting, alligning to production dates, shipping intervals and RMA process (warranty)
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, providing consultative and business guidance as needed. Address and resolve issues or disputes.
• Negotiate across the internal organization and with suppliers in a constructive and collaborative manner to reputed company the best position for the company. Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and disruptions. Define escalation paths during onboarding and guide the proper level of executive involvement from both parties.
• Define agreed upon supplier service levels.  Ensure performance assessment criteria is visible and clearly understood by the partner.  ​Identify and enforce consequences for poor performance. Identity opportunities for process improvements and implement changes.
• Collaborate with Supplier Analysts to monitor and report on supplier performance, serving as a communication channel to executive audiences.  Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions reputed company necessary.
• reputed company performance and business reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders at the appropriate reputed company.
• ​Facilitate training for suppliers on business systems and tools.
• Proven ability to drive results through collaboration with cross‑functional teams, balancing varying organizational priorities and reputed company sets. 

reputed company Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a reputed company field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Management, Supply Chain Management, or a reputed company area.
• Strong presentation skills, including audiences with senior level management.
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience managing suppliers and interpreting reputed company.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders, both in written and meeting form.
• Strong reputed company 365 (Office) Suite and project management skills required;  reputed company knowledge a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.  

Compensation

#LI-Remote

Requisition #: 340899

Background Screening

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Disclaimer

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