Supplier Success Manager

Aura - the global reference point for sustainable packaging
 

As part of the Sun Chemical group, Aura's mission is to revolutionize the packaging market and pioneer global solutions that protect both business and the planet.We combine expert consultancy, world-leading technology, and strategic insights to help organizations manage sustainability every day. Our Insights team empowers you to spot future opportunities early, embrace proactive planning, and leave risk behind. 

Overview:

As a Supplier Success Manager, you’ll be instrumental in fostering and optimising relationships with our suppliers. You’ll oversee the entire supplier lifecycle, from initial onboarding to completion. Your role is crucial in ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality data collection for our brands and retailers' packaging portfolio, all while maintaining strong partnerships and achieving project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

• Proactively manage day-to-day supplier relationships, including CRM and system communication, call scheduling, and issue resolution.
• Streamline supplier onboarding and collaboration through established processes and tools.
• Enhance supplier engagement and communication via insightful reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all service level agreements (SLAs).
• Identify new revenue generation and quality enhancement opportunities.
• Take ownership of project deliverables and resource utilization.
• Become a super user of the e-halo platform and actively promote its benefits.
• Utilize analytical tools to interpret data and present clear findings.

Supplier Development and Support:

• Provide ongoing training and support to suppliers on the e-halo platform.
• Collaborate with Data Assurance for data accuracy.
• Proactively address supplier pain points with actionable solutions and recommendations.
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate potential improvements for process updates.

Collaboration:

• Mentor and guide Supplier Success Coordinators in their roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders across various departments.
• Promote a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Administer project files and folders in line with storage processes.

Character Attributes:

• Reliable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem solver.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, resilient, and resourceful.
• Growth mindset, organized, and analytical.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills with proven experience in supplier relationship management.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management proficiency with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team while managing multiple tasks.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge of the Packaging/Retail industry.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management.
• Experience with Technology Systems (PLM’s).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies in technology.

Why Work With Us

At Aura, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of packaging sustainability on a global scale. You’ll collaborate with some of the world’s most forward-thinking retailers and brands, work with cutting-edge technology, and help shape the future of packaging sustainability. Every day, your work will contribute to meaningful, measurable change for people and the planet.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
  

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