Supplier Management Specialist

RELX•Home based-Missouri, MO

2d•$59,200 - $98,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The role requires driving the performance of strategic suppliers to deliver quality, service, cost, and value; build strong supplier partnerships that promote accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement; and collaborate across the Supply Chain to strengthen resilience, manage risk, and deliver end-to-end business outcomes.

Requirements

Demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving goals. Monitor progress regularly, take responsibility for group outcomes, and encourage accountability and ownership. Recognise and share credit for contributions.
Serve as a subject matter expert and provide coaching and mentoring to others. Explain complex technical matters clearly and adapt communication to suit the audience. Remain current within the discipline, build external connections, and apply best practices.
Provide clear instructions and direction. Listen actively, ask effective questions, and consider different viewpoints. Explain the wider business context clearly.
Manage unexpected situations independently and act with confidence. Remove obstacles and follow through on agreed actions. Encourage initiative by providing appropriate information, resources, and support while maintaining individual ownership of goals and achievements.
Ask relevant questions and gather facts from multiple sources. Identify and analyse problems, recommend suitable solutions, and manage routine issues independently.
Promote cooperation across the team. Remove barriers that affect team performance and support the effective resolution of conflicts.
Identify opportunities for teams to collaborate. Seek input and expertise from team members, and encourage open, constructive discussion on matters affecting the team.
Provide support without reducing individual ownership. Help individuals and teams achieve their objectives, and recognise shared contributions to successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

Manage strategic supplier performance. Maintain scorecards, KPIs, reports, reviews, and meetings. Monitor contracts and SLAs. Address gaps through corrective actions. Improve service, quality, cost, and operations. Build strong relationships and maintain commercial governance.
Manage supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle. Monitor obligations, pricing, and service commitments. Support renewals, amendments, and extensions. Maintain accessible records. Work with Procurement and Legal to clarify contract terms.
Support sourcing and tender activities. Contribute to RFPs, RFIs, evaluations, and due diligence. Assist with supplier assessments, onboarding, and transitions. Define performance and service expectations.
Track supplier spend, volumes, and cost trends. Measure results against budgets and targets. Support invoice checks and payment resolution. Verify pricing and identify savings. Report spend, volume, and performance.
Work with Risk Management and Operations. Assess operational, financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, sustainability, and compliance risks. Maintain risk registers and track mitigation actions. Support continuity plans, incident management, and reviews.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, sustainability commitments, and ethical standards. Support onboarding and ongoing governance. Review compliance records and certifications. Escalate issues appropriately.
Maintain supplier dashboards and reports. Analyse operational and commercial data. Identify trends and improvement opportunities. Report to key stakeholders. Support forecasting and capacity planning.
Partner with Procurement, Operations, Finance, Customer Service, Planning, Risk Management, Legal, and other teams. Prevent silos and share expertise. Support cross-training, supplier transitions, business changes, and major projects. Promote an integrated, end-to-end supply chain.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)