On-Site | Full-time
Manager, Supplier Relations
location
Chicago, IL
department
Operations
Why join Energy CX
Entrepreneurial and ambitious culture with a great team oriented environment
Fastest growing energy broker in the country
One of the fastest growing companies in Chicago
Recognized by Fortune and Great Places to work US
Named on Inc 5000’s list of America’s fastest growing companies
About Energy CX
Energy CX is redefining the energy brokerage industry as the fastest-growing player in the US. By bringing cutting-edge technology, advanced analytics, and innovative solutions, we are disrupting a space that has operated in the dark for too long.
Compensation
Year 1 Expected Earnings →$125,000 - $180,000
About the role
Energy CX is hiring a Manager of Supplier Relations to build its supplier relationship function from the ground up. Today, the company is leaving value on the table with suppliers, data isn't being captured, reconciliation has gaps, and relationships lack the structure needed to strengthen over time.
This person will fix that: building trust and reinforcing strong, ongoing relationships with suppliers while designing the workflows and systems behind them, taking supplier processes from manual and ad hoc to automated and scalable, and representing the company as a credible, data-driven partner in the room.
Objectives of this Role
Own and develop the relationship between Energy CX's and our supplier partners
Design and implement how Energy CX operationally works with suppliers
Support negotiations around commission structures and incentive programs
Monitor and flag opportunities to improve ECX's standing with key suppliers
Surface intelligence about what suppliers are learning and prioritizing, and represent Energy CX proactively to suppliers
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Manage daily supplier communications and ensure timely resolution of all inquiries and issues
Reconcile commission discrepancies against contract terms and maintain accurate tracking
Validate and integrate new supplier data into ECX systems, flagging discrepancies as needed
Track supplier rate and term changes, assessing their impact on deals and informing the sales team
Manage supplier relationship touchpoints, including QBRs, with proactive preparation
Monitor progress toward supplier incentive thresholds and identify opportunities to maximize outcomes
Maintain a weekly scorecard tracking key operational metrics across supplier programs
Conduct weekly reviews of supplier relationships, reconciliation, data capture, and contracts to proactively address gapsWhat we're looking for
Skills & Qualifications
Required:
Experience managing external partner, supplier, or vendor relationships; comfortable serving as the primary point of contact and building trust with counterparts
5+ years of experience in the energy industry
Strong process and workflow design skills; able to move supplier data collection, reconciliation, and reporting from manual/ad hoc to automated and scalable
Comfortable owning commission reconciliation against contract terms and catching discrepancies before they compound
Highly organized and proactive
Strong Excel and data-tracking skills
Preferred:
Experience supporting contract negotiations around commission structures or incentive thresholds
Background in brokerage or another supplier- or vendor-driven industry
Experience building SOPs, reporting cadences, or tracking systems from scratch
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