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DescriptionAt Concordance Healthcare Solutions, we believe that each team member makes a difference in driving our purpose of positively impacting lives forward. Concordance is committed to our guiding principles of financial stewardship, accountability, forward thinking, aligned relationships and an inclusive culture. This is done through maintaining an unwavering amount of respect and commitment with our employees and customers, being authentic to who we are and operating with the highest levels of integrity. Through our dedicated staff of over 900 employees, working in strategically-located distribution centers across the country, we offer dynamic supply chain solutions to the entire healthcare continuum. We have a job opening for a full-time Supplier Relations Director in any Concordance location or fully remote. The primary role of the Supplier Relations Director is to be responsible for establishing, nurturing, and enhancing relationships with key suppliers within the medical distribution industry. This role requires a strategic leader to manage and optimize supplier partnerships to ensure cost efficiency, quality standards, compliance, and the timely delivery of goods. The ideal candidate will lead a team focused on supplier performance and risk management, leveraging industry knowledge to drive value across the supply chain, support organizational growth, and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance. Essential Functions: The Director of Supplier Relations leads and manages supplier partnerships to support the company's medical distribution goals. This role involves overseeing supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. Additionally, the Director is responsible for guiding a team of supplier relations professionals, fostering development, and aligning team activities with the organization's procurement and supply chain strategies. Through effective supplier relationship management, the Director drives value, mitigates risks, and contributes to the company's growth and operational resilience in the healthcare distribution market. Supplier Management: Develop and execute strategies to manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring alignment with company goals and procurement strategies. Establish performance metrics, conduct regular evaluations, and address performance issues to foster continuous improvement. Negotiate terms, pricing, and service level agreements to ensure mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships. Strategic Sourcing and Procurement: Collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams to identify new suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and onboard qualified vendors. Oversee the sourcing process to secure cost-effective materials while upholding quality and compliance with regulatory standards. Team Leadership and Development: Manage a team of supplier relations professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to support their professional growth. Set clear performance goals for team members, monitor progress, and provide support to ensure high standards of supplier management. Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages open communication, problem-solving, and proactive approaches to supplier issues. Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity in the supply of critical products. Ensure suppliers comply with industry standards, regulations, and company policies to mitigate legal or compliance risks. Cost Optimization and Value Creation: Drive initiatives to reduce costs through innovative supplier engagement strategies and ongoing contract optimizations. Lead value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) efforts with suppliers to find opportunities for cost savings and operati