Supplier Relationship Manager, Lead

The Opportunity:

Are you ready to lead critical partnerships and supplier relationships? As a Supplier Relationship Manager, you'll play a vital role in managing key Tier 1 suppliers and critical third-party partnerships. You'll develop and implement a structured framework to oversee supplier relationships while helping to strengthen and expand high-value business opportunities. By ensuring smooth collaboration between internal teams and external partners, driving strategic deal creation, and overseeing contract negotiations, you'll help deliver value to clients and stakeholders.

In this role, you'll establish and maintain consistent engagement with partners, lead negotiations for partnership agreements and contracts, and develop creative deal structures that are mutually beneficial for all parties involved. You will also facilitate strategic pipeline reviews to identify and pursue key opportunities, resolve issues and risks related to supplier performance, and act as a vital liaison between suppliers and internal business leaders. Supported by your expertise in relationship management and contracting, you'll ensure smooth, effective collaboration to drive successful business outcomes. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You'll Work On:

• Establish and maintain structured engagement routines, creating a regular cadence of communication with suppliers.

• Conduct pipeline reviews, monitoring internal opportunity pipelines to identify areas for supplier engagement with the business.

• Negotiate partnership agreements, structure deals, and align contracts to support favorable business outcomes while mitigating risks.

• Review, draft, and manage the terms of contracts related to supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and legal requirements.

• Identify and resolve supplier-related risks and challenges, including administrative or delivery issues, through proactive issue management and resolution.

• Collaborate closely with internal business leads to develop supplier strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for business teams inquiring about supplier relationships and future engagements.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience managing supplier relationships or partnerships in a professional setting

• Experience negotiating partnership agreements, managing contract development, and ensuring compliance in supplier engagement

• Experience establishing and maintaining structured engagement frameworks to manage supplier communications effectively

• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners

• Experience with contract terms and conditions

• Knowledge of deal structuring

• Knowledge of legal and regulatory considerations in supplier contracts

• Ability to craft agreements that align with business goals and mitigate risks

• Ability to proactively identify issues in supplier relationships and propose actionable solutions

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with pipeline management processes and tools

• Experience managing third-party risk and navigating administrative or delivery challenges

• Experience delivering presentations and reports to senior business leaders or stakeholders

• Knowledge of supplier governance methodologies and frameworks

• Ability to analyze financial metrics associated with contracts and partnerships

• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Possession of excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.