Senior Vice President, Supplier Relations

Develop and execute enterprise supplier-relations and inventory strategies supporting growth, profitability, operational excellence, and working-capital targets Lead end-to-end inventory management, including replenishment, production planning, and supplier lead times Integrate supplier performance insights with inventory planning to reduce risk, minimize excess or obsolete stock, and optimize SKU lifecycle decisions Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Category, Sales, and Operations teams on demand forecasting, scenario modeling, inventory investment, product launches, and category growth Implement continuous-improvement practices for forecasting, safety stock, accuracy, and replenishment using analytics and market trends Establish and monitor KPIs for inventory turns, fill rates, carrying costs, and supplier delivery performance Lead long-range planning for supplier alignment, category expansion, cost management, and supply-chain improvement Serve as company contact for major manufacturers and negotiate top-tier agreements, national programs, and strategic contract terms Build and sustain supplier partnerships, overseeing scorecards, SLAs, quality metrics, and performance improvement initiatives Identify and onboard new suppliers Drive cost savings, margin expansion, and rebate optimization through strategic negotiations and category management Lead and develop the Supplier Relations organization and foster leadership pipelines Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing, sustainability standards, legal requirements, and risk-mitigation practices Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and executive supplier meetings Report directly to the EVP & Chief Supply Chain Executive Direct Sr. Director Supplier Relations, Sr. Director Private Label, Sr. Director, and Sr. Director Supply Chain Travel up to 30% to collaborate with teams, participate in strategic planning, and engage key stakeholders Requirements Deep experience within building products, construction materials, industrial distribution, or manufacturing strongly preferred Proven success negotiating high-value contracts, leading large teams, and building strategic supplier partnerships Ability to synthesize multi-dimensional data (supply, demand, cost, risk, margin, working capital) into clear strategic insights High emotional intelligence with strong executive presence and influence skills Experience applying scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses Proven ability to build high-performance, customer-centric teams Experience driving large-scale organizational transformation Strong financial acumen in modeling, pricing, rebates, and margin optimization Skilled in enterprise-level negotiations with major manufacturers Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement platforms, and supplier technology tools Strong category management expertise across core building materials preferred Experience leading procurement transformation, national programs, or supplier network optimization preferred Proven success leading multi-disciplinary supplier, sourcing, or category teams preferred Experience developing supplier scorecards, performance systems, or risk-management frameworks preferred Track record of improving working capital through supplier terms and inventory strategies preferred Bachelor’s degree required—Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred 15+ years of experience in supplier relations, procurement, sourcing, category management, or supply chain leadership At least 7+ years in senior leadership roles Preferred certifications: CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or SCPro Exceptional negotiation and commercial acumen Strong analytical, financial modeling, and P&L understanding Strategic thinking with operational execution capability Superior relationship-building and executive communication skills Ability to lead transformation in a fast-paced, multi-location environment Up to 30% travel required All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in supplier relations, procurement, and category management, with a strong focus on strategic negotiations, financial modeling, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead high-performance teams and drive organizational transformation in supply chain environments. Highest-signal resume keywords Supplier Relations Management Strategic Negotiation Financial Acumen Category Management Expertise ERP Systems Familiarity Hard Skills Inventory Management Data Synthesis Scenario Modeling Performance Metrics Development Cost Management Risk Management Frameworks P&L Understanding Rebate Optimization Operational Execution Supplier Scorecards Soft Skills Emotional Intelligence Executive Communication Relationship Building Leadership Development Influence Skills Certifications & Qualifications CPSM CSCP CPM SCPro Industry Keywords Building Products Construction Materials Industrial Distribution Manufacturing Supply Chain Leadership Tools & Technologies ERP Systems Procurement Platforms Supplier Technology Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr SRS Distribution Inc.