Job Description
Job Title:

Supplier Relationship Lead

Business Area:

Supply Chain

Location:

Boulder, CO USA

Job ID:

143780

Supplier Relationship Lead

Job Description

Job Title - Supplier Relationship Lead

Location - USA - Colorado - Boulder

Responsibilities

Lexmark International is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Supplier Relationship Lead position located in Boulder, Colorado.  The Supplier Relationship Lead position manages the relationships with direct and indirect suppliers.  In collaboration with a global cross-functional team, the Supplier Relationship Lead position is responsible for supporting the business area needs by creating and executing a formal sourcing strategy.  This position is responsible for fostering supplier partnerships.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

  • Preparing and conducting Global / Regional and Local negotiations through RFX / RFP and e-Sourcing tools for Direct and Indirect Sourcing.
  • Deep understanding of spend patterns, external market conditions, and Lexmark business needs for all managed Categories.
  • Uses total cost and process-oriented approach to meet Corporate goals and objectives.
  • Stewardship for supplier performance measurement and ongoing cost tracking.
  • Works with the Lexmark Business Operations and Technical Teams to identify opportunities for improvement and drives these projects to completion.
  • Works with Lexmark Business Operations and Technical Teams to identify, select, and oversee our supplier and vendor relationships to ensure continuity of supply for our manufacturing operations.
  • Working command of contract language to facilitate discussions between suppliers/vendors and the Lexmark Corporate Legal Global Sourcing Team to put Non-Disclosure Agreements, Production Agreements, and Professional Services Agreements into effect
  • Lead cross-functional teams to identify and execute towards strategic sourcing opportunities.
  • Establish a consistent approach and defined set of behaviors that foster an environment of mutual respect, dignity, and trust.
  • Some international and domestic travel is required. Less than 25% required.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Technical Field (Science or Engineering).  MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with demonstrated knowledge of sourcing process, strategy and market drivers (International sourcing experience with Asia purchasing a plus).
  • Strategic thinker, capable of motivating others, and managing complex tasks.
  • Strong acumen for driving project deadlines, accountability, and delivering results.
  • Strong ability to develop work plans, using a data driven, analytical approach, to drive projects to completion.  Operational Excellence/Lean Manufacturing experience desired.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ideally demonstrated when working with senior-level supplier representatives from various geographies and functional disciplines.
  • Solid working knowledge of:
    • SAP ECC
    • SAP Ariba
    • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Proven negotiation and analytical skills.

 

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000, based on relevant experience and education