Strategic Relationship Manager 1

Job Description

• The purpose of the Strategic Relationship Manager 1 (SRM1) is to be an experienced procurement professional who is developing strategic relationship management expertise to help optimize the value of and manages the relationships between Church organizations and preferred suppliers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of strategic relationships between Church organizations  and preferred suppliers to optimize value, service delivery, and long-term partnership outcomes.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned supplier relationship management initiatives and less complex procurement categories under the guidance of Area Purchasing Manager.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships by supporting supplier selection, evaluation, negotiations, contract implementation, and ongoing performance management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, identify sourcing opportunities, and develop solutions that provide the best value while meeting organizational requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels, contract terms, and key performance indicators, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in leveraging Area and Country spend and supplier partnerships to achieve cost efficiencies, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Provide procurement and supplier relationship management expertise to internal customers and serve as a liaison between stakeholders and suppliers.
• Utilize procurement systems, tools and ERP such as SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, and AX/Dynamics 365, to support sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and reporting activities.
• Stay informed on market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to support  effective decision-making and supplier relationship strategies.
• May provide guidance, coordination, or team leadership support on specific projects or initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

• Must hold a current / valid Temple recommend and /or be worthy to possess one.
• A completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent post-secondary qualification) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, outsourcing, purchasing, or a related discipline. 
• Demonstrated supply chain expertise, with proven experience in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, outsourcing, negotiations and purchasing. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively resolve conflicts and build collaborative relationships. 
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred:

• CPM or CPSM certification.
• MBA.
• English fluency.