Senior Director of Supplier Management

Telarus•Sandy, UT

1d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Senior Director of Supplier Management leads the execution of strategy and the development of relationships with Telarus suppliers, both internal-facing and external-facing. In partnership with Supplier Management executive leadership, this role manages, trains, and develops the Supplier Management team and supplier relationships. It oversees and coordinates relationships between Telarus and suppliers in alignment with the strategy established by the Supplier Management leadership team. The position leads the planning and execution of supplier meetings, QBRs, and initiatives; develops goals, objectives, measures, and procedures to support supplier satisfaction; assists with supplier contract negotiations; and coordinates with sales, operations, and commissions teams to provide escalation support. It also communicates strategy across the organization, facilitates team meetings and training, coaches direct and indirect employees, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is an essential job function, and the employee is expected to maintain consistent communication with their manager.

Requirements

7–10 years of telecom experience.
Experience managing an employee group.
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up skills.
Effective communication by phone and email, with the ability to communicate quickly and thoroughly.
Effective listening skills.
Ability to identify and implement continuous improvement in operational processes.
Ability to think critically through issues and identify appropriate solutions.
Ability to travel to industry events.
Commitment to ethics and honesty.
High aptitude for contract analysis, negotiation, and management.
Comprehension of budgetary P&L.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to think on one's feet.
Creative and innovative, with the ability to think strategically and solve problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive, self-motivated, and driven to succeed at all levels.
Ability to assess and understand supplier needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work alongside multiple team members.
High capacity to learn and adapt.
Regular, consistent, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Own and develop relationships with suppliers at all levels of their management, working with them to enhance the partnership.
Help create and communicate the strategic vision for the department and supplier community.
Communicate the overall strategy with leaders across the Telarus organization.
Identify and address problems and opportunities to improve the company and supplier partnerships.
Coordinate with all departments to build consensus on strategy and related action items.
Facilitate Supplier Management team meetings to standardize processes, provide business acumen training, and reinforce team objectives.
Maintain consistent communication with the manager throughout employment.
Provide inspired leadership for the team.
Identify areas for employee improvement, develop improvement plans, and review each team member's progress toward objectives.
Hold weekly checkpoints with direct reports to review project updates, provide guidance, and address obstacles.
Conduct quarterly reviews of supervised employees and provide appropriate follow-up.
Conduct quarterly check-ins with indirect employees to gather feedback and determine what they need to perform their jobs effectively.
Make planning and strategy decisions.
Promote a company culture that encourages high morale.
Seek ways to improve, discover, and deliver Telarus's value to suppliers.
Lead planning and execution of supplier meetings, QBRs, and initiatives.
Develop goals, objectives, measures, and procedures to support supplier satisfaction.
Assist in negotiating supplier contracts.
Coordinate with sales, operations, and commissions teams for escalation support.
Travel to industry events as needed.