Supplier Manager

About The Role: --------------- We are looking for a proactive and results-driven **Supplier Manager** to manage strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance across a global supply chain environment. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and teams based in the **United States and Europe** to ensure service, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. You will play a key role in supplier performance management, sourcing initiatives, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting business growth and operational excellence in an international environment. What You Will Do: ----------------- * Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against agreed upon metrics to ensure quality and service standards are consistently met. * Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to enhance cooperation and drive mutual business growth. * Proactively address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise with suppliers to maintain smooth operational workflows. * Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals. * Internal communication and presentations up to and including executive level reviews pertaining to supplier relationship strategy, performance and issue resolution. * Partner closely with stakeholders and suppliers in the **United States and other global locations** to support business objectives and ensure effective supplier management across regions. What You Will Need: ------------------- * Proactively synthesizes and shares information with stakeholders. Persuades others with logical, data-driven arguments. * Uses some negotiation tactics; able to assist in negotiations. Understands appropriate targets and outcomes for negotiation; uses information to tailor approach. Uses leverage besides cost savings in negotiations. * Understands different sources of information and can distill information to share with stakeholders in a digestible way. Able to root cause information that is verifiable and correct. * Leads a project from initiation to close. Manages team members and deadlines. * Monitors supplier performance and continues to build relationships with suppliers. Benchmarks suppliers. * Finds appropriate solutions to problems or knows who to reach out to for help. Able to root cause for problem identification. * Communicates and presents effectively; manages relevant stakeholders across levels of seniority. * Able to analyze relevant data and choose the appropriate visualization. Selects appropriate data to support business cases or insights. * Monitors risk appropriately, shares some risk mitigation strategies with colleagues. * Builds end-to-end value thinking. Manages projects and goals with little assistance. Establishes performance standards and measurements for work. Delivers on value proposition. * Proficiency in both **Polish and English**, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders located in the **United States and other international locations**. What You Will Gain: ------------------- * **Salary range from 12,000 to 19,000 PLN gross** – depending on experience. * Advancement opportunities in an international team. * A total rewards package that includes private health insurance, life & accidental insurance. * Multisport package. * Meal vouchers. * Company performance bonus program. * Work-life balance, semi-flexible working time. * PPK: Company contribution to your PPK account up to 4% of compensation depending on seniority. * Hybrid work model. * Educational support.