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Supplier Relationship Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, logistics, and financial services, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior director, with specializations in vendor performance, contract management, and procurement strategy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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SUMMARY:
The Supplier Relationship Manager is the lead resource dedicated to a specific supplier or supplier group of business units. The main role of this position is to increase sales, profitability, and increase designs above the average distribution growth for the assigned suppliers. This will be accomplished through a strategic and methodical approach to create preferential personal relationships, be a champion of business development, remove business obstacles, and execute the plan with an enhanced sense of urgency. This role requires the ability to influence all aspects of the business, both the supplier and across departments at PEI-Genesis to be successful. In addition, they must be in contact with the supplier business units daily and meet with them virtually and in person on a regular basis.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years of Sales or Product Management experience & bachelor’s degree in relevant major is required.
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help formulate and maintain strategies that give PEI a strategic and tactical advantage in the supplier’s distribution channel.
- Meet with the suppliers on a regular basis to develop and maintain supplier sales plans.
- Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives related to the supplier’s products.
- Focus manufacturer efforts on tactical resources at the supplier to move the needle such as PM’s and distribution managers.
- Demonstrate proactivity and urgency to drive sales. Provide focus to global internal and external teams to close more business more quickly.
- Develop initiatives to drive sales globally for their assigned supplier – promos, incentive programs, trainings with PM’s, etc.
- Influence and drive new design activity and ensure registrations with manufacturers where possible.
- Promote funnel sharing and actions to drive funnel with supplier business units. Review and facilitate opportunities using CRM.
- Develop stronger understanding of aerospace market and identify gaps in our product portfolio for internal consideration of product expansion including NPI/NPF.
- Travel to customers as needed to help to close sales.
- Promote tracking of KPI’s relative to the supplier to help drive the right activity relative to each business unit.
- Review internal PEI data on customers and quoting activity daily to focus sales/products team to close with greater sense of urgency.
- Work with internal/external marketing teams to maximize marketing impact of supplier lines.
- Review inactive and target customers as part of plan to increase customer count.
- Must communicate with suppliers division daily and provide updates to both PEI management and the supplier management as needed.
- All other necessary activities not included in the above as required and reviewed with management.
TECHNICAL and/or MANAGERIAL JOB COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated collaboration within a matrixed organization of resources between Supplier Management, Product and executive management.
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
- Exceptional influencing skill
- Exceptionally strong product knowledge
- Excellent industry contacts and reputation among vendors and customers
- Ability to quickly assess and qualify potential opportunities and risks
- Ability to effectively support marketing and sales programs
- Ability to motivate and influence peers and team members and to effectively communicate within all areas of the company
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*Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled*
SUMMARY:
The Supplier Relationship Manager is the lead resource dedicated to a specific supplier or supplier group of business units. The main role of this position is to increase sales, profitability, and increase designs above the average distribution growth for the assigned suppliers. This will be accomplished through a strategic and methodical approach to create preferential personal relationships, be a champion of business development, remove business obstacles, and execute the plan with an enhanced sense of urgency. This role requires the ability to influence all aspects of the business, both the supplier and across departments at PEI-Genesis to be successful. In addition, they must be in contact with the supplier business units daily and meet with them virtually and in person on a regular basis.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years of Sales or Product Management experience & bachelor’s degree in relevant major is required.
ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help formulate and maintain strategies that give PEI a strategic and tactical advantage in the supplier’s distribution channel.
- Meet with the suppliers on a regular basis to develop and maintain supplier sales plans.
- Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives related to the supplier’s products.
- Focus manufacturer efforts on tactical resources at the supplier to move the needle such as PM’s and distribution managers.
- Demonstrate proactivity and urgency to drive sales. Provide focus to global internal and external teams to close more business more quickly.
- Develop initiatives to drive sales globally for their assigned supplier – promos, incentive programs, trainings with PM’s, etc.
- Influence and drive new design activity and ensure registrations with manufacturers where possible.
- Promote funnel sharing and actions to drive funnel with supplier business units. Review and facilitate opportunities using CRM.
- Develop stronger understanding of aerospace market and identify gaps in our product portfolio for internal consideration of product expansion including NPI/NPF.
- Travel to customers as needed to help to close sales.
- Promote tracking of KPI’s relative to the supplier to help drive the right activity relative to each business unit.
- Review internal PEI data on customers and quoting activity daily to focus sales/products team to close with greater sense of urgency.
- Work with internal/external marketing teams to maximize marketing impact of supplier lines.
- Review inactive and target customers as part of plan to increase customer count.
- Must communicate with suppliers division daily and provide updates to both PEI management and the supplier management as needed.
- All other necessary activities not included in the above as required and reviewed with management.
TECHNICAL and/or MANAGERIAL JOB COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated collaboration within a matrixed organization of resources between Supplier Management, Product and executive management.
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
- Exceptional influencing skill
- Exceptionally strong product knowledge
- Excellent industry contacts and reputation among vendors and customers
- Ability to quickly assess and qualify potential opportunities and risks
- Ability to effectively support marketing and sales programs
- Ability to motivate and influence peers and team members and to effectively communicate within all areas of the company
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supplier relationship manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
- Experience managing vendor contracts, service-level agreements, and performance scorecards
- Proficiency with procurement or ERP platforms such as SAP Ariba or Oracle
- Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost-savings or efficiency outcomes
- Familiarity with supplier risk assessment frameworks and compliance standards
- CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Supplier Relationship Manager Job Search
Quantify vendor portfolio outcomes concretely
Hiring managers want to see the scope of suppliers you managed and the results you drove. Replace vague claims with numbers like cost savings achieved, contract cycle times reduced, or the number of vendors consolidated after a renegotiation initiative.
Tailor your resume to procurement maturity
A startup listing and a Fortune 500 listing use the same job title but expect different things. Early-stage companies want someone who builds processes from scratch, while large enterprises need experience navigating multi-tier supplier hierarchies and compliance frameworks.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supplier relationship manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by category specialization
Many supplier relationship manager roles are scoped to a specific category, such as direct materials, IT services, or facilities. Applying to roles aligned with your category experience signals immediate value and shortens your time to full productivity in the hiring manager's eyes.
Prepare case studies for the supplier risk interview
Expect at least one scenario question about a supplier failure, a single-source dependency, or an emergency substitution. Walk interviewers through how you identified the risk early, what mitigation steps you took, and what the outcome was for the business.
Negotiate against a scorecard, not intuition
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the documented impact you created in past roles. Reviewable scorecards showing supplier quality improvements or on-time delivery gains give you a concrete basis that separates your negotiation from a general salary conversation.
Supplier Relationship Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supplier relationship managers?
The most active employers for supplier relationship managers right now are Avetta, PEI-Genesis, and PetIQ, and the most openings are in Utah, Georgia, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with large and complex supply chains, such as manufacturing, retail, and healthcare, consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many supplier relationship manager jobs are remote?
About 67% of supplier relationship manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though on-site and travel expectations vary significantly by employer. Roles focused on strategic vendor governance, contract analysis, and performance reporting tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring frequent supplier site visits or warehouse coordination are more likely to require an in-person presence.
How do you become a supplier relationship manager?
Start by building a foundation in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations, where you gain hands-on exposure to vendor onboarding, purchase orders, and contract basics. Progress by taking ownership of specific supplier accounts, tracking performance metrics, and leading renegotiations. Earning a recognized supply chain certification strengthens your candidacy, and stepping into a lead or manager role follows naturally once you have demonstrated measurable vendor outcomes.
Can I get a supplier relationship manager job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level supplier relationship manager roles and junior procurement analyst positions are real starting points with limited direct experience. Employers in this space value candidates who can demonstrate familiarity with vendor evaluation criteria, contract basics, and ERP tools, even from academic projects or adjacent roles in purchasing, operations coordination, or vendor support. Certifications like the CPSM provide a credible signal when experience is thin.
What does the supplier relationship manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen assesses background and fit, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on past vendor relationships and negotiation experience. A panel or case interview then tests your approach to a supplier performance problem or a sourcing scenario with competing priorities. Final rounds often include a presentation to procurement leadership or a cross-functional stakeholder group.
Where can I find and apply to supplier relationship manager jobs?
You can find and apply to supplier relationship manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background, category specialization, or seniority level, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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