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Overview The Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for establishing and managing relationships with qualified suppliers and monitoring supplier performance. Partners with internal cross ...

Supplier Relationship Manager

Cortland, NY ยท On-site +1

$90K - $115K/yr

This Individual will serve as the Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for the Assigned Commodity. This individual will own the supplier relationships for the assigned supplier group within the ...

Supplier Relationship Manager

Cortland, NY ยท On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

This Individual will serve as the Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for the Assigned Commodity. This individual will own the supplier relationships for the assigned supplier group within the ...

Overview The Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for establishing and managing relationships with qualified suppliers and monitoring supplier performance. Partners with internal cross ...

Supplier Relationship Manager

Maple Grove, MN ยท On-site

$108K - $172K/yr

The Supplier Relationship Manager is a vital role within a company, responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services.

Reporting to the National Manager Supplier Management, the person in this role will govern the supplier relationship lifecycle of our strategic partners. What You'll Be Doing * Provides guidance to ...

Supplier Relationship Manager

Maple Grove, MN ยท On-site

$108K - $172K/yr

The Supplier Relationship Manager is a vital role within a company, responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services.

Overview The Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for establishing and managing relationships with qualified suppliers and monitoring supplier performance. Partners with internal cross ...

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How much do supplier relationship jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for supplier relationship in the United States is $80,705.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $105,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the primary challenges someone might face in a supplier relationship role?

The primary challenges in a Supplier Relationship role often include balancing the needs of your organization with the capabilities and constraints of suppliers, managing risks such as supply chain disruptions, and maintaining clear, consistent communication across different cultures or time zones. Adapting to rapidly changing market conditions and negotiating contracts that protect your company's interests while fostering long-term partnerships can also be demanding. Success in this role typically requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, and continuous improvement of collaboration strategies with suppliers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a supplier relationship role?

To thrive in a Supplier Relationship role, you need strong skills in negotiation, contract management, and supply chain operations, often supported by a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with procurement software (such as SAP Ariba or Oracle Procurement Cloud) and knowledge of vendor management systems are typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to resolve conflicts effectively make a candidate stand out. These competencies are crucial for building mutually beneficial partnerships, ensuring service continuity, and optimizing costs for the organization.

What is a supplier relationship?

A Supplier Relationship job involves managing and optimizing interactions between a company and its suppliers. This includes evaluating vendor performance, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong partnerships to drive efficiency and cost savings. Professionals in this role work to mitigate risks, improve supply chain reliability, and align supplier capabilities with business needs. Effective supplier relationship management helps a company maintain quality, reduce disruptions, and achieve strategic goals.

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Infographic showing various Supplier Relationship job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,705 per year, or $38.8 per hour.

Supplier Relationship Manager

Talent Management Plus, Inc.

Deerfield, IL โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 22 hours ago

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Job description

Supplier Relationship Manager

Location: Deerfield, IL (Hybrid 2-3 days in office)

Duration: 12 months+

Description

Oversee key vendor relationships to ensure consistent delivery of best-in-class services by ensuring effective governance including the facilitation of internal and external relationship reviews and gaining insight to supplier account strategy and roadmap.

Responsibilities
  • Focus on activities that drive operational excellence with Client's supplier network by monitoring and improving supplier performance, supporting risk mitigation activities, identifying cost savings opportunities and finding unique ways to maximize the value of our supplier relationships.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide structure and strategy to the management of key vendor relationships and stand up operational and strategic relationship reviews that promote issue resolution, information sharing and strategic planning.
  • Identify vendor performance gaps and drive the completion of improvement activities or vendor action plans.
  • Develop, maintain, and generate vendor performance reports for management.
  • Review historical data to analyze, draw conclusions, and make recommendations that address and/or capitalize on trends.
  • Develop and conduct tactical and reporting strategies to support vendor placement goals including: financial, quality, production, customer service, and operational efficiency.
  • Analyze vendor activities and trends.
  • Compare vendor performance against standards and best practices.
  • Identify strategic opportunities and provide recommendations to management.
  • Partner with team members on vendor negotiations.
  • Deliver on cost reduction targets while balancing and maintaining the quality of vendor performance.
  • Assist engagement owners and managers with the remediation of issues, completion of third party scorecards, the facilitation of periodic risk reviews by subject matter experts, and other activities required to manage a relationship throughout the lifecycle.
  • Support activities to mature Enterprise Supplier Management activities including performance management, Supplier Innovation and Award Days, Voice of the Supplier Surveys, Supplier Code of Conduct monitoring and other related activities.
  • Support the development of training and resources to mature the discipline of Supplier Relationship and Performance management across the company.
Required Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Arts or related field
  • 6-8+ years of experience in Vendor Management, Relationship Management, (Third Party) Risk Management, Project Management, Sourcing or related experience
  • Project Management skills