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