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Director, Vendor RelationshipsTaylor Corporation • Eden Prairie, MN, United States
Director, Vendor Relationships

Director, Vendor Relationships

Taylor Corporation • Eden Prairie, MN, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Your Leadership.

Our Power.

Unlimited Potential.

Taylor 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 KPI's, including supplier quality, delivery, and productivity
  • Demonstrate strong leadership, collaborating with business and functional leaders to develop and implement strategies and results around supply chain management
  • Provide strategic direction for the supply chain organization; develop and execute the overall strategy for supplier and product sourcing and strategy within the group
  • Be a leader, change champion, and participant in the implementation of our new Oracle Cloud ERP and Supply Chain technology

Strategic Planning and Execution :

  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies to align with business objectives and drive competitive advantage
  • Collaborate with senior management to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish targets for supply chain performance
  • Monitor industry trends, technology advancements, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration :

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, operations, finance, and marketing, to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives
  • Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration to identify and resolve supply chain issues and bottlenecks
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence
  • Serve 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 employees
  • Enable results through others by ensuring clarity of goals, priorities and direction for the team, and development
  • You Must Have :

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
  • 10+ years procurement / supply chain experience; global sourcing experience desired, preferably in manufacturing
  • 5+ years management / supervisory experience in a medium to large-size business environment
  • Expert ability to develop and deliver strategic negotiation processes from transactions thru complex business partnerships including RFQs, RFPs and MSAs
  • Ability to locate, qualify and negotiate terms with new domestic and global partners that improve supply-chain results, minimize disruption and reduce risk.
  • Proven supplier performance-management skills with the ability to incorporate this experience into the business to drive accountability, measure performance and improve results
  • Demonstrated teamwork skills, including ability to work effectively across organizational and geographic boundaries
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal) and ability to effectively communicate with leaders and executives
  • Ability to collaborate with vendors, customers, employees, and influence people
  • Advanced analytic and data analysis skills - ability to organize data and independently draw key conclusions to drive business value
  • The 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.

    The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

    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.

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