Global Services Supplier Manager

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• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
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The Global Services Supplier Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the global supplier relationships, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with suppliers across various regions including EMEA and APAC.

The Global Services Supplier Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the global supplier relationships, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with suppliers across various regions including EMEA and APAC.

• Supplier Relationship Management:
  Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent delivery of services and products.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Evaluate supplier performance through regular assessments and audits, ensuring compliance with agreed-upon standards and improvement measures.
• Cost Management:
  Develop and implement strategies to optimize costs while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify potential risks in supplier relationships and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Contract Management:
  Negotiate, draft, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions are met.
• Coordination and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  Maintain comprehensive documentation of supplier interactions, performance metrics, and contractual agreements.
• Market Analysis:
  Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Compliance:
  Ensure all supplier activities comply with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Subject Matter Expertise:
  Serve as a global services subject matter expert resource, providing guidance and support to both internal and external customers on best practices, solutions, and industry trends.
• Supplier Invoicing:
  Support internal stakeholders and suppliers with any issues involving account payables and receivables.

• Proven experience in supplier management, preferably in a global context.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and management.
• Knowledge of relocation industry standards and regulations.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the global mobility or related industry
• Experience in EMEA and APAC regions is a plus.
• Fluency in multiple languages is an advantage.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Adobe preferred, but not required
• Experience using Great Plains preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business administration, or commensurate experience
• external customers