
A Supplier Management Manager plays a critical role in overseeing an organization supplier relationships, performance, and compliance.
Their main objective is to ensure suppliers deliver goods or services in line with business expectations regarding quality, cost, delivery, and risk.
3. Supplier Selection & Onboarding
-Participate in supplier evaluation and selection processes.
-Lead supplier qualification, due diligence, and onboarding.
-Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal standards.
4. Contract & SLA Management
-Develop, review, and manage supplier contracts and Service Level Agreements
(SLAs).
-Ensure terms are met and manage renewals, changes, or terminations.
5. Risk Management
-Identify and assess supplier-related risks (e.g. financial, geopolitical, operational).
-Develop mitigation plans and conduct supplier risk assessments.
6. Cost & Value Management
-Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to achieve cost savings.
-Look for opportunities to drive value beyond cost – such as innovation, sustainability,
or service quality.
7. Compliance & Ethics
-Ensure suppliers comply with corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability,
and ethical sourcing policies.
-Monitor adherence to data protection, anti-bribery, and trade compliance
requirements.
8. Continuous Improvement
-Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
-Encourage process innovation and supply chain optimization.