Supplier Account Manager (MSEP) - Remote

About the role

This is a remote Supplier Account Manager position within the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), a Department of Defense initiative that connects military spouses with vetted employers offering remote, flexible and transferable career opportunities. The role oversees supplier relationships, keeps parts healthy through order coverage and lead time management, and collaborates with buying and contract performance management functions to advance procurement for a set of goods. It is open to eligible military spouses stationed in the United States and overseas.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee supplier relationships, manage negotiations and commercial deal strategy, and drive daily resolution of supplier issues
• Progress supplier selection, proposals and quotes, quote analysis, negotiation, business approvals, supply award and contract authoring
• Manage relationships internally and externally to drive purchase order execution
• Ensure supplier order health so contracts do not run out of quantity and time, and renegotiate in line with sourcing policies
• Lead analysis of accounts payable discrepancies to drive timely reconciliation
• Lead projects on part procurement or technical changes that require supplier engagement
• Bring forward contractual solutions that improve contract performance and total cost of ownership
• Contribute to strategy and policy development, and act as a skilled influencer who communicates complex or sensitive information clearly

Required profile

• Spouse of an active duty, Reserve or National Guard member of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force or Space Force
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; access to U.S. export-controlled information is required, contingent on proving U.S. person status (lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, asylee or refugee)
• Commitment to a full 12-week schedule, typically Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of sourcing and buying-procurement experience
• At least 3 years of experience in supply chain management and sourcing

Required skills

• Supply chain management and sourcing experience
• Negotiation and supplier management
• Project leadership and project management skills
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems, and to use technical expertise for data analysis

The role involves moderate autonomy and uses judgment to solve moderately complex problems. Relocation assistance is not provided.