Supplier Relationship Manager Job in Lexington 40550, Kentucky Us

Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) provides businesses of all sizes with a broad range of printing and imaging products, software, solutions and services that help them to be more productive. In 2009, Lexmark sold products in more than 170 countries and reported approximately $4.0 billion in revenue.

 

Supplier Relationship Manager

 

The Supplier Relationship Manager is responsible for managing the team who provides program management support for an outsourced manufacturing supplier and strategic supplier alliance contracts.  This person will help develop and execute the Value Add (VA) and partner controlled parts (PCP) supply strategy and will direct communications between Lexmark and the external supply base.   This person is responsible for the results of the team with regard to cost savings, supplier negotiations supplier performance management, new supplier development, supplier load planning, contract management and execution, productivity programs and product delivery strategy.  This role must drive standardized processes, procedures and strategic direction to assure global consistency of methodologies and assurance of execution of Lexmark business objectives.

Responsibilities:

•Develop and execute the overall Lexmark Supply strategy.
•Develop and apply consistent contractual terms and conditions across the supply network.
•Develop and execute a process and methodologies for assuring appropriate supplier load balancing to protect against risk and drive a competitive environment.
•Establish metrics for and conduct supplier performance evaluations with corrective action requirements and productivity targets.
•Drive a strong interface process with the Global Commodity Teams.
•Take a leadership position to drive new supplier development and total cost model development.
•Develop a seamless communication process with Product Division leadership.
Deliver against overall financial performance objectives for the SRM team.

•Monitor macro trends in supplier and contract base and implement plans to react.

 

Are you an innovator? Here is your chance to make your mark with a global technology leader.  Apply now at www.lexmark.com/employ.  Reference job ID 118937