Supplier Relationship Specialist

Quality Technology Services•Duluth, GA

About The Position

The Supplier Relationship Specialist is responsible for the supplier management lifecycle and support of supplier-facing applications. This role will function as the central point of contact for suppliers, and QTS employees who desire to initiate a new supplier relationship or update an existing supplier relationship. This person will be responsible for effectively supporting suppliers to maximize the relationship value to the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. Take a strategic approach at cultivating supplier relationships to maximize value Ensure new and existing suppliers are maintaining QTS compliance requirements, documentation, and information via QTS tools Responsible for managing the processes required to effectively manage supplier data, including planning, risk identification and risk assessment, due diligence review and documentation requirements, and updates to the processes Provide support to suppliers for supplier-facing applications Create and maintain training reference materials for supplier-facing applications to be shared with QTS suppliers Partner with QTS employees to provide training, analytics, and clarity into the supplier lifecycle to ensure adherence to applicable policies and procedures Seek out and maintain cooperative, productive cross-functional partnerships throughout the global enterprise; working closely with business partners to evaluate business needs and adapt vendor risk approach to meet the needs of the business as well as regulatory requirements Monitor and ensure necessary compliance documentation is kept up to date for suppliers Participate in supplier development/diversity programs and efforts Identify, enhance, and implement continuous improvements to supplier-related processes Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and 2 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-2 Years of relevant experience in Procurement / Supplier Management
Experience managing and maintaining supplier relationships
Demonstrates critical thinking, reasoning skills, and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Strong analytical skills
Inquisitive in nature
Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Strategic thinker, high degree of business acumen and interpersonal skills
Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders
Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and goal driven

Responsibilities

Take a strategic approach at cultivating supplier relationships to maximize value
Ensure new and existing suppliers are maintaining QTS compliance requirements, documentation, and information via QTS tools
Responsible for managing the processes required to effectively manage supplier data, including planning, risk identification and risk assessment, due diligence review and documentation requirements, and updates to the processes
Provide support to suppliers for supplier-facing applications
Create and maintain training reference materials for supplier-facing applications to be shared with QTS suppliers
Partner with QTS employees to provide training, analytics, and clarity into the supplier lifecycle to ensure adherence to applicable policies and procedures
Seek out and maintain cooperative, productive cross-functional partnerships throughout the global enterprise; working closely with business partners to evaluate business needs and adapt vendor risk approach to meet the needs of the business as well as regulatory requirements
Monitor and ensure necessary compliance documentation is kept up to date for suppliers
Participate in supplier development/diversity programs and efforts
Identify, enhance, and implement continuous improvements to supplier-related processes
Other duties as assigned