Senior Director – Supplier Management

Telarus

. Lead execution of strategy and relationship development for Telarus suppliers .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing supplier relationships and executing strategic initiatives within the Telecom industry. Capable of fostering collaboration across departments while ensuring supplier satisfaction through effective communication and continuous improvement.

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Telecom ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationTeam LeadershipContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Contract AnalysisBudgetary P&L ComprehensionOperational Process ImprovementStrategic PlanningSupplier Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration Skills

Industry Keywords

Supplier ManagementTelecomSupplier MeetingsQBRsEthics and Honesty

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of strategy and relationship development for Telarus suppliers
Partner with Supplier Management executive leadership to manage, train, and develop the Supplier Management team and supplier relationships
Develop, oversee, and coordinate Telarus-Supplier relationships according to departmental strategy
Lead planning and execution of Supplier Meetings, QBRs, and initiatives
Develop goals, objectives, measures, and procedures to ensure supplier satisfaction
Assist in negotiating supplier contracts
Coordinate with sales, operations, and commissions teams for escalation support
Own and develop supplier relationships at all management levels
Help create and disseminate the strategic vision for the department and supplier community
Communicate overall strategy with Telarus organizational leaders
Identify and address problems and improvement opportunities
Coordinate cross-departmentally to build consensus on strategy and action items
Facilitate supplier management team meetings and reinforce process standardization, business acumen training, and team objectives
Maintain consistent communication with the manager
Provide inspired leadership for the team
Identify improvement areas, develop improvement plans, and review objectives with team members
Conduct weekly checkpoints with direct reports
Perform quarterly reviews of supervised employees and follow up appropriately
Conduct quarterly check-ins with indirect employees
Make planning and strategy decisions
Promote a high-morale company culture
Continuously improve and deliver Telarus value to suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of Telecom experience
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills
Experience managing an employee group
Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent follow-up skills
Effective communication via phone or email
Effective listening skills
Ability to identify and implement continuous improvement to operational processes
Ability to think critically through issues to identify appropriate solutions
Ability to travel to Industry Events
Maintain a role of ethics and honesty
High aptitude for contract analysis, negotiation, and management
Comprehension of budgetary P&L
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and think on one's feet daily
Creative and innovative with an ability to think and solve problems strategically
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive, self-motivated, and driven to be successful at all levels
Ability to assess and understand supplier needs and recommend appropriate solutions
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work alongside multiple team members
High capacity to learn and adapt

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation
Travel to Industry Events