Supplier Relationship Manager Cloud & SaaS

Take the lead as a Supplier Relationship Manager in Cloud & SaaS, driving innovation and contributing to transformative solutions. Be part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise empowers technological advancement.

This is a 100% remote role based in Canada; however, candidates must be comfortable working in the PST time zone. Don't miss the opportunity to make a meaningful impact apply today!

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the main point of contact for supplier relationships across specific business units.
• Develop and implement supplier management policies, ensuring compliance with internal standards and procedures.
• Lead and support the full supplier lifecycle: sourcing, contract negotiations, onboarding, issue resolution, and offboarding.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Business, and Security teams to drive effective RF(x) processes, technical evaluations, and assessments.
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, and Finance to ensure contracts are robust covering SLAs, KPIs, legal terms, and escalation protocols.
• Oversee end-to-end contract management including renewals, compliance tracking, and change control governance.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, financial stability, and service delivery against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Proactively manage supplier-related risks and disputes, facilitating resolutions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strong communication channels with suppliers through regular check-ins and operational updates.
• Organize and lead recurring business reviews and executive meetings, aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Support demand planning and monitor actual spending vs. forecasted budgets, highlighting any variances or overages early.
• Ensure that supplier data is accurately captured, automated, and visualized through dashboards for better decision-making.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of progressive experience managing supplier relationships within cloud and platform tech environments.
• Proven success in establishing and operating supplier risk management programs.
• Strong communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentation capabilities.
• A blend of analytical thinking, strategic vision, and tactical execution.
• Ability to interpret legal agreements and documentation including contracts, NDAs, and T&Cs.
• A collaborative, team-first approach with a track record of enabling group success.
• Excellent project and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Nice to Have:

• Experience managing cloud service vendors.
• Knowledge of software, platform, or SaaS ecosystems.
• Background in vendor management, strategic sourcing, or procurement.

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