Supplier Communications Lead – Procurement

Remote/WFH
Type: Contract with potential for extension and conversion
Duration: 12 months
Pay: 40-$45/hr DOE

We are seeking a Supplier Communications Lead to support a Procurement organization in building and managing clear, consistent, and effective communications with suppliers. This role will serve as the central owner of supplier-facing messaging related to onboarding, compliance requirements, policy updates, performance expectations, risk events, and strategic initiatives.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, simplifying complex information, improving processes, and driving supplier engagement across a large, matrixed organization.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage supplier-facing communications across Procurement
• Create a standardized communications framework, including templates, governance, and messaging protocols
• Draft and distribute supplier communications related to onboarding, compliance updates, contract changes, performance expectations, and risk-related issues
• Translate complex legal, regulatory, and operational information into clear, concise supplier messaging
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Operations to ensure communications are accurate and aligned
• Build and improve processes that support supplier outreach, response tracking, and two-way communication
• Help maintain supplier contact directories and support vendor master data governance
• Develop reporting and analytics to measure outreach effectiveness and support process improvement
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve transparency, and increase operational efficiency
• Support supplier communications during audits, disruptions, corrective actions, and other critical business events

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, supplier management, communications, or a related area
• Strong understanding of supplier engagement models and Procurement processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Operations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills and intermediate Power BI capabilities
• Experience with Procurement tools, supplier portals, CLM systems, and ERP platforms
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues quickly
• Lean Six Sigma and process mapping experience preferred
• Experience in a regulated industry preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Background in workflow creation, process automation, or supplier data governance
• Experience improving outreach effectiveness, response rates, and communication processes

Why This Role Stands Out

• Fully remote opportunity
• Highly cross-functional and visible role
• Blend of communications, procurement, process improvement, and analytics
• Opportunity to create structure and improve how suppliers engage with the business