Strategic Relationship Mgr., 1

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

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About The Position

The Strategic Relationship Manager 1 is an experienced procurement professional developing strategic relationship management expertise. The role helps optimize value and manage relationships between Church organizations and preferred suppliers and vendors. The SRM 1 typically supports, plans, and executes work for the least complex commodities or supplier relationships, and may contribute to more complex initiatives under the mentorship of an SRM 2 or Senior SRM. The position manages supplier relationships and helps ensure that Church organizations’ product and service needs are met at the best possible value.

Church employees use their talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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

• Support, plan, and execute work for the least complex commodities or supplier relationships.
• Work on more complex initiatives under the mentorship of an SRM 2 or Senior SRM.
• Leverage 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 the needs of customers and internal partners.
• Document and design solutions that satisfy sponsoring organizations’ product and service needs at the best possible value.
• Interact with vendors, consultants, and professional groups.
• Serve as an authority on relevant product and service industries.

What This Job Offers

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