Supplier Relationship Manager, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

3d•$99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Supplier Relationship Manager, Lead The Opportunity: Are you ready to lead critical partnerships and supplier relationships? As a Supplier Relationship Manager, you'll play a vital role in managing key Tier 1 suppliers and critical third-party partnerships. You’ll develop and implement a structured framework to oversee supplier relationships while helping to strengthen and expand high-value business opportunities. By ensuring smooth collaboration between internal teams and external partners, driving strategic deal creation, and overseeing contract negotiations, you’ll help deliver value to clients and stakeholders. In this role, you’ll establish and maintain consistent e nga gement with partners, lead negotiations for partnership agreements and contracts, and develop creative deal structures that are mutually benefi cia l for all parties involved. You will also facilitate strategic pipeline reviews to identify and pursue key opportunities, resolve issues and risks related to supplier performance, and act as a vital liaison between suppliers and internal business leaders. Supported by your expertise in relationship management and contracting, you’ll ensure smooth, effective collaboration to drive successful business outcomes. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizen ship is required .

Requirements

7+ years of experience managing supplier relationships or partnerships in a professional setting
Experience negotiating partnership agreements, managing contract development, and ensuring compliance in supplier e nga gement
Experience establishing and maintaining structured e nga gement frameworks to manage supplier communications effectively
Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience with contract terms and c ond itions
Knowledge of deal structuring
Knowledge of legal and regulatory considerations in supplier contracts
Ability to craft agreements that align with business goals and mitigate risks
Ability to proactively identify issues in supplier relationships and propose actionable solutions
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with pipeline management processes and tools
Experience managing third-party risk and navigating administrative or delivery challenges
Experience delivering presentations and reports to senior business leaders or stakeholders
Knowledge of supplier governance met hodologies and frameworks
Ability to analyze finan cia l met rics asso cia ted with contracts and partnerships
Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Possession of excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain structured e nga gement routines, creating a regular cadence of communication with suppliers.
C ond uct pipeline reviews, monitoring internal opportunity pipelines to identify areas for supplier e nga gement with the business.
Negotiate partnership agreements, structure deals, and align contracts to support favorable business outcomes while mitigating risks.
Review, draft, and manage the terms of contracts related to supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and legal requirements.
Identify and resolve supplier- related risks and challenges, including administrative or delivery issues, through proactive issue management and resolution.
Collaborate closely with internal business leads to develop supplier strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Serve as the primary point of contact for business teams inquiring about supplier relationships and future e nga gements.