Strategic Relationship Mgr. 2 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Strategic Relationship Mgr. 2 (SRM 2) is to be a seasoned and experienced senior professional that optimizes the value of and manages the relationships between one or more Church departments or organizations and preferred suppliers and vendors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The SRM 2 provides advanced, specialized, and senior-level experience to Church and department leaders during vendor negotiations for strategic and enterprise-wide purchases and supply-chain decisions. This person will interact with senior Church department leaders and senior decision makers for key suppliers and vendors. The SRM 2 will perform some international work and help departments and vendors comply with complicated import and export regulations to minimize risk and exposure to the Church. The SRM 2 will lead the daily work of lower-graded SRMs and buyers as the need arises.

Specific relationship management duties include the following:

Manage supplier relationships: Become a negotiating partner with the employer that helps bridge employer needs and supplier qualifications when making significant and strategic supply-chain decisions; leverage the global Church enterprise expenditures to qualify, select, and establish legal contracts with the best possible vendors of products and services at the best value for the Church. Ensure supplier performance of contracted terms and conditions.

Understand and articulate customer and internal partner needs: document, design solutions for, and ensure that both product and service needs of sponsoring organizations are satisfied at the best possible value; interact with vendors, consultants and professional groups; serve as a product and service industry authority.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• BA and at least 7 years related experience required; Requires in-depth supply-chain knowledge and experience and experience in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, outsourcing or procurement operations management. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently; receives minimal guidance.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may direct the work of other staff members.
• Seasoned interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders. Solid communication and presentation skills are required. Willing to travel (up to 20 % domestic and international travel for up to 2 weeks at a time).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters of Business Administration, Juris Doctorate, or other advanced degree; CPM or CPSM certification.