Industry Strategy Lead – Supplier Ecosystem

CoLab Software

. Define and own CoLab’s supplier ecosystem strategy and repeatable go-to-market motion .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier ecosystem strategy, including supplier quality, supply chain management, and OEM relationships. Capable of driving strategic workshops and creating compelling presentations while effectively communicating across executive levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Ecosystem StrategyOEM ExperienceSupply Chain ManagementSupplier Quality UnderstandingEmotional Intelligence

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Hard Skills

PPAPQuotingFeasibilityDFMToolingSupplier HandoffsValue Case DevelopmentNetwork MappingPipeline TrackingPresentation Creation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationHigh Emotional IntelligencePrioritizationCompetitive Work StyleSituational Awareness

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Industry Keywords

OEMSupplier RelationshipsSupply ChainManufacturingProduct Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own CoLab’s supplier ecosystem strategy and repeatable go-to-market motion
Shape supplier-motion packaging, pricing, resourcing, purchasing, and ownership across teams
Map supply networks behind strategic accounts, including supplier dependencies and workflow handoff breakdowns
Build value cases for OEMs and suppliers using quote quality, no-bid visibility, cycle time, rework, and launch risk
Create supplier and network strategy plays for prospecting, BDR, and customer success teams
Identify supplier and adjacent-customer opportunities and convert supplier adoption into enterprise relationships
Run executive, management, and user workshops to expose workflow friction and mobilize buying groups
Incorporate supplier networks into strategic deal strategy and partner with account executives across engineering, quality, supply chain, and procurement
Track supplier activation and supplier-sourced pipeline, converting findings into product feedback and investment priorities
Report to the Director of Industry Strategy & Transformation with exposure to revenue leadership and account owners
Drive customer leadership conversations and strategic supplier-mapping workshops
Travel onsite to customers one or two times per month, typically for 1–3 days total

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working inside an OEM and understanding the supplier side of the relationship
Direct experience in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, supplier quality, or product development at an OEM
Experience owning or working closely with handoffs to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
Supplier-side experience is a strong plus
Understanding of PPAP, quoting, feasibility, DFM, tooling, and supply-chain handoffs
Ability to speak credibly to both OEM and supplier perspectives
Network-thinking ability across customer supply bases
High emotional intelligence and executive-level situational awareness
Competitive, high-cadence work style
Strong sense of time value and prioritization
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
Ability to create compelling presentations under pressure
Fluency with AI tools for research, messaging, and productivity
Ability to travel onsite to customers
Must be eligible to work in Canada or the United States based on the specified remote locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock options
Unlimited paid vacation
Extended health benefits
RRSP/401k matching
Remote-friendly work arrangement within Eastern or Central time zones in Canada or the US
Customer travel typically limited to 1–3 days total, one or two times per month