Supplier Relationship Mgr

Cencora•Puerto Rico, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Relationship Manager drives strategic supplier partnerships to ensure performance, compliance, and seamless external supply operations. This position is for a term contract supporting one of ECHO Consulting Group partners on site at their facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Supplier Engagement experience for all levels.
Supply chain management expertise – strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, sourcing, logistics, and distribution.
Supplier relationship management – ability to build, maintain, and negotiate with external suppliers, ensuring performance, compliance, and cost efficiency.
Inventory & capacity planning – skills in managing supply levels to meet demand without overstocking or shortages.
Contract and vendor management – experience overseeing supplier contracts, monitoring KPIs, and driving continuous improvement.
Risk management – ability to identify supply risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure business continuity.
Cross-functional leadership – proven ability to collaborate with procurement, quality, manufacturing, logistics, and finance teams.
Strategic thinking – ability to align external supply management with overall business strategy.
Stakeholder management – excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders.
Team management – experience leading and mentoring direct or indirect teams, including remote or cross-border suppliers.
Strong negotiation & influencing skills – to secure favorable supplier terms and drive performance.
Problem-solving & decision-making – ability to act quickly under pressure and resolve supply disruptions.
Adaptability & resilience – capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
Excellent communication – both verbal and written, with an ability to present supply chain data to senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Supplier Engagement
Cross-functional leadership
Project Management

Responsibilities

Acts as a Project Manager to manage and develop strategic relationships with external suppliers, contract manufacturers, and partners.
Oversee end-to-end supply processes, ensuring demand is met with cost-effective and high-quality supply.
Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts to optimize terms, costs, and service levels.
Support supply chain planning and forecasting to align with business objectives.
Lead issue resolution with suppliers, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Drive efficiency and cost savings through process optimization and innovative supply solutions.