Senior Supply Chain Partnership Manager

Senior Supply Chain Partnership Manager

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Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including Door Dash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.

The Sr. Supply Chain Partnerships team at Checkr is dedicated to advancing strategic partnerships with courts and other external vendors. This role focuses on aligning our supply chain initiatives with day‑to‑day operations to enhance overall business performance, driving Checkr toward its goal of optimizing supply chain operations while fostering strategic value. Through innovation and collaboration, you will contribute to delivering exceptional value to our clients and supporting Checkr’s growth and profitability.

• Vendor Relationship Leadership:
  Lead the development and execution of strategic partnerships with vendors and courts. Establish and nurture relationships to drive mutual business growth and alignment. Serve as the senior liaison with external partners, proactively addressing and strategically resolving complex issues.
• Collaborative Contract Strategy and Development:
  Partner with Strategy and Procurement teams to collaboratively negotiate and plan contracts, ensuring alignment with long‑term business goals and performance standards.
• Performance Management and Accountability:
  Adhere to established performance management frameworks to assess vendor and court success, ensuring continuous alignment with strategic objectives. Hold vendors accountable by providing ongoing feedback and implementing corrective strategies for continuous improvement, leveraging data‑driven insights.
• Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs):
  Oversee the planning and leadership of strategic QBRs, integrating vendor performance with broader corporate goals and supply chain objectives.
• Incident Response
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as a key stakeholder in the strategic framework for external incident management, ensuring rapid and effective response to vendor‑related issues.
• R&D Strategic Alignment:
  Lead collaboration with Product and Engineering teams to infuse strategic court and vendor insights into R&D initiatives.
• Strategic Initiatives Leadership:
  Champion and drive strategic initiatives within the Supply Chain, focusing on transformative projects that enhance operational efficiency and deepen vendor partnerships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in vendor management, supply chain, or a similar role within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
• Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics.
• Able to work collaboratively across teams to integrate strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects.

• Experience in the technology or background check industry.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting procurement and vendor contracts.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management software and tools.

• A fast‑paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend

On‑target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO): $95,000—$112,000 USD
On‑target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Nashville, TN): $87,000—$102,000 USD

Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.