Managed Service Provider (MSP)
The Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) will be responsible for the full life cycle of our vendor relationships - from contract development/negotiation through program implementation. The SRM will lead discussions with suppliers regarding their capabilities, service delivery performance, deficiencies, and development activities and drive results to improve the support provided to Randstad's client programs.
Our SRM needs to be fluent with contract language, analytics and supplier relationship dynamics. You will need to be willing to have tough conversations with suppliers/clients in order to drive compliance and top performance.
Direct WorkInvolvement/Complexity:
- Develops supplier contracts, based on client requirements, lead related negotiations, and manage contract lifecycle
- Identifies potential suppliers based on matching supplier capabilities to client program requirements
- Manages supplier relationship
and overall supplier performanceacross client portfolio
- Monitors supplier performance to established KPI and relevant compliance topics
- Establishes and manages corrective action plans related to supplier issues
- Provides feedback and direction to suppliers, conducts regular supplier reviews to establish performance improvement activities, communicate business direction and share industry best practice
- Coordinates regular supplier audits, report findings, manage corrective action plans
- Establishes supplier dashboards, scorecards and surveys to manage high-level supplier performance
- Proactively identifies/resolves technical or operational problems
- Collaborateswith client service teams to improve supplier results and effectiveness
- Supports development and implementation of best practices for improving supplier engagement and performance
- Develops tools and templates to improve transparency and effectivity of supplier performance in meeting departmental goals, supplier results and client service delivery requirements
- Directs Randstad's supplier onboarding and qualifications processes
- Supports client implementations and expansion activities; data collection and validation
- Conductsregular business reviews with relevant internal program stakeholders to establish strategies for meeting business requirements
Education:
- BS/BA in related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience/Skills:
- 5-10years of experience in procurement/supplier management,or equivalent related business experience
- MSP/VMS experience preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Competent with industry related technology tools (i.e. Fieldglass, Beeline, IQNavigator)
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to determine and explain conclusions from complex operational, regulatory and/or business information
- Customerfocus and customer service skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
What's in it for you:
- Largest global staffing leader
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, vision
- Generous PTO policy earned from day one
- Education and professional development
- Rapid career growth
- Retirement savings and security
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long term disability
- Employee assistance program and health advocacy
- Health and dependent care flexible spending account
- Metlife auto and home insurance
- Metlife legal plan
- Referral reward program
- Exclusive discounts and programs with dozens of nationwide vendors and retailers
At Randstad, we love to celebrate our hardworking diverse teams demonstrated through our ongoing commitment and diversity awards. Ranked as a 2021 DiversityInc Top 50 company, a 2021 Top 10 Global Champion for Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, a Military Friendly company for Veterans, Military Spouses & Suppliers, 2021 Staffing Industry Analyst Top 50 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Influencer to name a few. We are proud of our collaborative culture which is at the heart of Randstad. When you join Randstad you will receive opportunities for competitive & robust benefits, flexible schedules, and the assurance that everyone can be their authentic selves. We are seeking candidates from all backgrounds and demographics and a variety of industries to join a winning team!
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