Supplier Program Manager

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.•Fort Mill, SC

23d

About The Position

Position Objective: The Supplier Programs Manager enhances supplier performance, manages risks, and supports the company’s strategic goals. This role is the subject matter expert for supplier contracts and facilitates collaboration with the Product Line Management and other teams on many topics relating to suppliers including negotiations and project management. The individual will drive best practices and risk mitigation in collaboration with others across the supply chain to ensure seamless execution of department and company goals and objectives.

Requirements

While the amount of experience is not as important as the quality of experience, a minimum of 10 years supply chain experience in purchasing, procurement, supplier development, operations, and materials management
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in supply chain management, supplier oversight, or risk analysis.
Supervisory experience is a plus
Strong analytical skills with experience in risk assessments and best practice implementation across a cross-functional team along with the ability to assess short- and long-term requirements and needs of the business.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence others and interact with all levels of management throughout the company.
Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation tactics to identify spend reduction, spend leveraging and other value-added opportunities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Wynne, as400) and Power BI.
Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with peers and stakeholders.
Knowledge of supply chain risk frameworks and sustainable Supply Chain principles.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities in a fast-paced, matrixed, multi-team environment.
A strategic view of the total supply chain, which encompasses capital equipment, indirect materials, Logistics and MRO.
Familiarity with the equipment rental industry or similar sectors strongly preferred.
Certification in supply chain or project management (e.g., CSCP, PMP) is a plus.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
Process orientation and the ability to multi-task and to work within short timelines required.
Ability to travel occasionally to support supplier assessments and improvements.
Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job.
Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work.
All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Supervisory experience is a plus
Familiarity with the equipment rental industry or similar sectors strongly preferred.
Certification in supply chain or project management (e.g., CSCP, PMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for the fleet team and larger business in relation to Supplier contracts, agreements, and language necessary to ensure performance, risk mitigation, and fulfill company needs.
Establish and manage a repository of periodically updated agreements to fit the business needs in a changing marketplace
Create ad hoc agreements to fit the specific needs and evaluate the timing to fold a given agreement into an established, existing agreement
Serve as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders (i.e. legal and other departments) to ensure business needs are met, risk is reduced, negotiation efforts are supported, and contract terms are executed.
Communicate updates, commitments, market insights and other business-related matters to the team and company leadership as directed.
Evaluate supplier processes within the assigned scope to identify and implement best practices as well as promoting the adoption of industry-leading practices across the team’s supplier portfolio to enhance efficiency and alignment.
Conduct and consolidate supply chain risk assessments, delivering concise reports to all levels of leadership and stakeholders as directed.
Ensure the maintenance of accurate supplier records, including risk assessments, performance metrics, and compliance documentation. Ensure documentation aligns with company policies and supports negotiation outcomes.
Present material in effective, concise oral and written form to Sunbelt’s Executives related to findings, opportunities and progress on projects that directly impact the company’s P&L.
Manage a portfolio of supplier-related projects, delegating tasks to Analysts, cross-functional team members and others to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate supplier insights into operational workflows, reporting progress to leadership and stakeholders.
Collect and validate commodity spend and identify short- and long-term sourcing opportunities. Report findings to support broader strategic planning and risk management.
Monitor supplier adherence to basic sustainability expectations and report progress on sustainability-related goals as part of supplier performance evaluations to leadership and stakeholders.
Collaborate with other Supplier Programs Managers, the Product Line Management team, and operations to ensure consistency and integration across the business.
Support the management of Indirect Materials and SG&A spend with emphasis on growing compliance to these programs to more effectively leverage categorical spend
Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies and initiatives that effectively address the need to reduce the total cost of equipment ownership.