The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Strategic Relationship Manager (2 Year Assignment)

SALT LAKE CITY, UTPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • Job overview

    The Strategic Relationship Manager is a procurement professional role focused on managing supplier relationships and optimizing value for Church organizations in a fixed two-year assignment.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, ensuring supplier performance, understanding customer needs, and using procurement tools to fulfill purchasing requirements.

  • Compensation and benefits

    This is a full-time, fully-benefited fixed-term position for up to two years, with no guarantee of continued employment after the assignment ends.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a bachelor's degree with 4 years related experience or equivalent, seasoned supply-chain and supplier relationship management knowledge, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, and willingness to travel up to 15%. CPM or CPSM certification is preferred.

  • Work environment and culture

    Church employees find joy in using their talents to further the Lord’s work, with a culture focused on innovation and service within the Church's mission; employment requires being a worthy Church member with a temple recommend.

  • Company information

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints employs people who support its religious mission through various roles, providing places for worship and spreading the gospel worldwide.

  • Unique job features

    The role is unique in its direct contribution to the Church's mission and requires membership and worthiness within the Church, distinguishing it from typical corporate procurement roles.

Company overview

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the LDS Church or Mormon Church, is a Christian restorationist church that considers itself to be the restoration of the original church founded by Jesus Christ. It was established in 1830 by Joseph Smith in upstate New York. The church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has a global membership of over 16 million. It makes money primarily through tithing from its members, investments, and various business ventures. The church is known for its extensive humanitarian efforts, educational institutions, and family history resources.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your procurement experience, supplier relationship management skills, and strategic sourcing capabilities, emphasizing your ability to negotiate and manage vendor contracts effectively.

  • Focus on demonstrating your knowledge of supply chain processes, proficiency with purchasing tools like PeopleSoft and AX/Dynamics 365, and your interpersonal skills for conflict resolution and collaboration with internal partners and vendors.

  • Apply through multiple channels including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' official careers website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.

  • Connect with current employees in the procurement or supply chain divisions on LinkedIn by sending personalized messages that reference recent Church initiatives, express genuine interest in their work, or ask insightful questions about the Strategic Relationship Manager role.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'supplier relationship management,' 'strategic sourcing,' 'procurement,' 'negotiation,' and specific tools like 'PeopleSoft' and 'AX/Dynamics 365' to pass initial automated screenings.

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