Strategic Relationship Mgr., 1

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

The Strategic Relationship Manager 1 (SRM 1) is an experienced procurement professional developing expertise in strategic relationship management. The role helps optimize value and manage relationships between Church organizations and preferred suppliers and vendors.

The SRM 1 typically supports, plans, and executes the least complex commodities or supplier relationships. The position may also contribute to more complex initiatives under the mentorship of an SRM 2 or Senior SRM.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasoned supply-chain knowledge and experience.
• Experience in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, outsourcing, or purchasing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial construction, including working with suppliers of building materials and related services.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships by leveraging Church enterprise expenditures to qualify, negotiate with, select, and establish legal contracts with vendors of products and services at the best value for the Church.
• Ensure suppliers perform according to contracted terms and conditions.
• Understand and articulate customer and internal partner needs.
• Document needs and design solutions to ensure sponsoring organizations' product and service needs are satisfied at the best possible value.
• Interact with vendors, consultants, and professional groups.
• Serve as an authority on product and service industries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level