Supplier Relationship Lead

About us 

We solve modern businesses' remote logistics and equipment management challenges. We are obsessed with building the best global remote workspace management platform. Our mission is to ensure people have equitable work experiences and opportunities regardless of their geographical location or remote work preferences.

Work From Anywhere

At GroWrk Remote, we work from anywhere (WFA), which is a workplace choice that enables our employees to work from wherever they choose. Work from anywhere in the world (with good wifi). We prioritize time for deep work weekly and only have meetings when we have to. So you can work around your life—not live around your work!

About the role 

The Supplier Relationships Lead position at GroWrk Remote will be responsible for identifying and managing key partnerships, negotiating contracts, ensuring competitive pricing for services, and developing long-term supplier relationships. This role requires collaborating closely with internal teams to assess market trends, identify opportunities for new partnerships, and ensure that the pricing for services aligns with business goals. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Identification and Partnership Development:
  • Research and identify potential suppliers and strategic partners that align with business goals.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and innovation.
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and agreements.
• Contract Management:
  • Lead contract negotiations with new and existing suppliers, ensuring that terms align with company objectives and compliance standards.
  • Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
  • Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to finalize and ensure the accuracy of contracts.
• Ensuring Competitive Service Pricing:
  • Regularly assess the cost-effectiveness of current supplier agreements and ensure that the pricing for services is competitive with market standards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that the pricing of services provided to clients is competitive and aligned with industry trends.
  • Work with suppliers to ensure that any service-based contracts reflect a competitive cost structure.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Build and nurture long-term relationships with key suppliers to drive collaboration, performance improvement, and innovation.
  • Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and contractual obligations.
  • Address and resolve issues related to supplier performance, quality, and delivery, ensuring a smooth and productive relationship.
  • Monitoring metrics and implementing systems for continuous improvement, quality assurance, and management of a supplier network.
  • Set standard for QBR with all suppliers to provide feedback on account performance.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure all supplier agreements comply with relevant laws, regulations, and GroWrk's internal policies.
  • Regularly assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance, financial stability, and operational continuity.
  • Conduct supplier risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, international business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in vendor management, supply chain operations, contract negotiation, or related roles, preferably in the IT industry or technology services sector.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure competitive pricing for services.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in market and competitive analysis, pricing benchmarking, and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier performance measurement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems
• Familiarity with risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Multinational experience, particularly in sourcing and managing suppliers across diverse markets.

Timezone

• EST/PST preferred

Performance and Career Growth 

GroWrk Remote will help you reach your goals and grow in your career. We offer mentoring, regular check-ins, a feedback culture, and training resources to help you achieve your goals and objectives.

What do we offer? 

• A 100% WFA (Work From Anywhere) position with a people-centered company that values and fosters personal and professional growth
• Payment in USD
• Company equipment
• An outcome-driven environment that offers full flexibility in your working practices
• Learning budget
• In-person annual gathering