Director, Vendor Relationships

Director Of Vendor RelationshipsTaylor Corporation has big plans for the future and we need talented leaders to get us there. We power the world's leading brands - and our employees' careers - by unlocking potential everywhere we see it. If you love to lead, are open to new ideas and inspire the best in others, we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for professionals like you. Want to be part of something powerful? It's time to look at Taylor. Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is seeking a Director of Vendor Relationships to join their leadership team This exciting role, reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, is a critical position within Taylor Corporation's corporate supply chain operations. Drive change as never before in a growing and dynamic supply chain organization. Taylor Corporation is a privately held, well-capitalized and diverse organization, with many opportunities for growth.Your Responsibilities:Development and execution of sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and delivery on KPIs, including supplier quality, delivery, and productivityDemonstrate strong leadership, collaborating with business and functional leaders to develop and implement strategies and results around supply chain managementProvide strategic direction for the supply chain organization; develop and execute the overall strategy for supplier and product sourcing and strategy within the groupBe a leader, change champion, and participant in the implementation of our new Oracle Cloud ERP and Supply Chain technologyStrategic Planning and Execution: Develop and implement supply chain strategies to align with business objectives and drive competitive advantageCollaborate with senior management to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish targets for supply chain performanceMonitor industry trends, technology advancements, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for improvement and innovationCross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, operations, finance, and marketing, to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectivesFacilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration to identify and resolve supply chain issues and bottlenecksChampion continuous improvement initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to drive operational excellenceServe as a People Manager: Create an effective and supportive work environment and culture by communicating clear objectives, fostering teamwork and inclusion, recognizing performance, and providing on-the-job coaching to employeesEnable results through others by ensuring clarity of goals, priorities and direction for the team, and developmentYou Must Have:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline10+ years procurement/supply chain experience; global sourcing experience desired, preferably in manufacturing5+ years management/supervisory experience in a medium to large-size business environmentExpert ability to develop and deliver strategic negotiation processes from transactions thru complex business partnerships including RFQs, RFPs and MSAsAbility to locate, qualify and negotiate terms with new domestic and global partners that improve supply-chain results, minimize disruption and reduce riskProven supplier performance-management skills with the ability to incorporate this experience into the business to drive accountability, measure performance and improve resultsDemonstrated teamwork skills, including ability to work effectively across organizational and geographic boundariesExcellent communication skills (written, verbal) and ability to effectively communicate with leaders and executivesAbility to collaborate with vendors, customers, employees, and influence peopleAdvanced analytic and data analysis skills - ability to organize data and independently draw key conclusions to drive business valueThe anticipated annual salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employees.About Taylor Corporation: One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world's most recognizable brands. With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay. Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity