Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Strategy, the Senior Staff Supply Chain Strategy Manager owns Checkr's highest-stakes supply chain strategy work, shaping how the company scales new products and manages vendor risk. This person will own multi-year, cross-functional strategic initiatives and complex vendor partnerships end-to-end, from ambiguous, emerging business needs through execution and measurable outcomes. The role partners closely with R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM, and plays a direct part in Checkr's growth into new product lines and markets.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end 1-3 year strategic initiatives across supply chain product expansion, resiliency, and differentiation, from initial hypothesis through post-implementation evaluation.
- Lead high-stakes vendor strategy and negotiation, including scenario planning, positioning, and approval pathways for new or expanded partnerships.
- Own strategic vendor relationships where terms affect product strategy, competitive advantage, and customer experience, including SLAs, exclusivity, and differentiation.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM, securing resourcing to deliver multi-year programs.
- Influence senior leadership decisions through high-value strategy narratives and trade-off documents, and recommend data-driven adjustments based on outcomes.
- Define and continuously refine supply chain strategy for your functional area, driving adoption of best practices and maintaining deep subject-matter and industry expertise.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
- 8+ years owning large-scale, cross-functional supply chain or strategic initiatives end-to-end, including high-stakes vendor negotiation and partnership management
- Demonstrated ability to operate through significant ambiguity, make consequential trade-offs, and secure senior leadership approval on strategic direction
- Executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence senior leadership using high-quality strategic documents
- Strong track record of driving cross-functional alignment across R&D, Operations, Finance, and GTM
- An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.
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