Supply Chain Manager

Ripple Talent’s client is hiring a Supply Chain Manager to build and manage a multi-supplier supply network supporting industrial and medical customer segments. The role focuses on supplier partnerships, cost optimization, supply continuity, and meeting quality and service expectations across the North Division.

• Develop and build professional partnership arrangements with suppliers.

• Establish formal Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with the supply network.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and plans that reduce total cost and improve availability, quality, service, and innovation.

• Anticipate, negotiate, and execute supplier agreements.

• Continuously optimize the supplier network through spend reduction and/or value enhancement.

• Conduct market and risk analysis to drive industry strategies.

• Build comprehensive knowledge of gas suppliers and serve as a business-wide technical and commercial subject matter expert.

• Own the supplier qualification process by collaborating with and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Gather and analyze data from varied sources to identify network optimization opportunities.

• Attend off-site supplier tours and audits as needed.

• Provide after-hours support approximately one week per quarter.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Support special or cross-functional projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, procurement, sourcing, or supplier relationship management (preferably in industrial, medical, or regulated environments).

• Demonstrated experience building, managing, and optimizing multi-supplier networks across regions or divisions.

• Ability to travel up to 20%.

• Experience with Salesforce and Tableau.

• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of other MS Office tools; aptitude to learn new applications quickly.

• Strong competencies in negotiation, communication, analytical thinking, risk assessment, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office.

• Can be based in Atlanta or Nashville.

• Travel up to 20% for supplier audits and site visits.

• After-hours support approximately one week per quarter.

• Benefits from day one (health coverage).

• Paid leave following birth or adoption of a child.

• Professional development, certification, and learning resources.

• Wellness programs including free counseling and health/wellness resources.

• Competitive compensation (amount not specified).