Senior Director of Supplier Management
Core
Lead supplier relationship development and strategic execution within a dynamic telecommunications environment, combining senior-level team leadership with responsibility for strengthening partnerships and delivering value to suppliers.
Role type
Senior Director of Supplier Management
Builds
Strong supplier ecosystem and high-performing team
Domain
Telecommunications
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, contract negotiation, stakeholder alignment, operational improvement, performance management, cross-functional coordination, industry event representation
Preferred skills
Commercial judgment, P&L understanding, critical thinking, adaptability
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers at all levels; Support the development and communication of the department's strategic vision; Align internal stakeholders on supplier strategy, priorities, and action plans; Lead the planning and execution of supplier meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategic initiatives; Establish supplier satisfaction goals, objectives, performance measures, and operating procedures; Lead, coach, and develop direct reports by setting clear expectations, identifying improvement opportunities, and monitoring progress
Seniority
Senior Director, hands-on leadership & strategy