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Supplier Relations Manager

Fleet Team, Inc.
Independence, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2024
SUPPLIER RELATIONS MANAGER - INDEPENDENCE, OH (ON-SITE)

JOB SUMMARY
The Supplier Relations Manager is responsible for managing relationships with service providers, OEM/dealer partners, and other suppliers of Fleet Team. This includes negotiation of supplier discounts, contracts, and master service agreements, ongoing communication and relationship management, and onboarding of new suppliers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Negotiates contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers and national accounts, driving cost-saving initiatives and ensuring favorable terms for Fleet Team and its clients.
  • Develops and executes strategies for supplier selection, evaluation, and ongoing relationship management.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and onboards new strategic suppliers, considering factors such as cost and quality performance.
  • Fosters strong ongoing relationships with suppliers, acting as a liaison to address concerns and build mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Collaborates with Fleet Management Services to define supplier requirements, quality standards, and performance metrics.
  • Partners with Fleet Analytics to monitor and evaluate supplier performance against established KPIs and drive continuous improvement efforts through CQI meetings.
  • Conducts regular supplier reviews and performance assessments, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
  • Leads cross-functional teams in resolving supplier-related issues and challenges in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on supplier performance, and cost savings to Fleet Management Services and leadership.
  • Remains updated on industry best practices and evolving trends in supplier management and procurement.
  • Protects confidentiality of financial/client information and other privileged information.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, or significant experience to justify an exception.
EXPERIENCE
  • At least 5-10 years of experience managing vendor or supplier relationships on a regional and/or national scale.
  • At least 5-10 years of experience with negotiation of large contracts/Master Service Agreements.
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM/ERP platform preferred, intermediate skills in remaining Microsoft Office suite.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
  • Possess the maturity and poise to interact effectively at the highest levels of both the internal team and external organizations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills; ability to coordinate cross-functional projects
  • Works effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong sense of self-responsibility, self-motivation, and willingness to learn.
 
OUR CULTURE
Fleet Team’s culture is an integral part of our success. We believe in:
  • Collaboration: Being team oriented, showing leadership, being helpful, and having a positive attitude.
  • Accountability: Independence, being self-sufficient, self-reliant, autonomous.
  • Entrepreneurship: Showing initiative, resourcefulness, and leadership, having an innovative and energetic spirit, readiness to act, being self-motivated.
  • Ownership: Having the work ethic to do your job with the big picture in mind, client-focused, professionalism, ethics similar to an owner: a sense of belonging, responsibility, resilience, and personal involvement, strong desire to succeed.
  • Quality: Be prepared and do it right the first time. The quality of our work ensures client satisfaction, profitability, long-term partnerships – all vital to our growth.
  • Mutuality: We do what is right and fair for our clients, partners, and employees. We expect a lot but give a lot back.

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