Supplier Relationship Manager, Lead

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 e nga gement with partners, lead negotiations for partnership agreements and contracts, and develop creative deal structures that are mutually benefi cia l 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. citizen ship is required . What You’ll Work On: Establish and maintain structured e nga gement routines, creating a regular cadence of communication with suppliers. C ond uct pipeline reviews, monitoring internal opportunity pipelines to identify areas for supplier e nga gement 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 e nga gements. 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 e nga gement Experience establishing and maintaining structured e nga gement 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 c ond itions 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 met hodologies and frameworks Ability to analyze finan cia l met rics asso cia ted 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. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.

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