SVP, Supplier Development

This role can be based anywhere in the United States. 

Are you ready to open a world of opportunity in talent mobility? Our clients include some of the largest and most recognized brands in the world. They’re innovators and leaders in their industries, making life-enhancing breakthroughs every day. We help them tap into those opportunities by placing their exceptional people where they need to be, anywhere in the world. When it comes to service, we set the bar for exceptional … and then we raise it with fresh ideas, leading tools and innovative approaches, and it’s all grounded in our values of truth, love, and integrity. We call it People-first Mobility. We’re looking for exceptional people who share those values along with our passion for delivering the highest levels of service. If that sounds like you, and if you’re ready for a new career opportunity, we’d like to hear from you! Here’s to the world ahead.   

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Senior Vice President, Supplier Development is a strategic global leader responsible for building, optimizing, and expanding Graebel’s worldwide network of supplier partners supporting employee relocation services. This role oversees relationships with household goods movers, destination service providers, corporate housing, language and cultural training partners, real estate partners, mortgage and other service categories essential to delivering a seamless relocation experience.

This executive will define the long-term supplier strategy, lead global teams supporting supplier performance and partnerships, and ensure supplier relationships drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and revenue growth. As both an internal and external ambassador, the SVP will influence key business decisions, contribute to emerging business opportunities, and champion a supplier ecosystem that strengthens Graebel’s competitive advantage. The SVP will lead a global team, that manages a complex global supplier network, and drives innovation to support scalable, sustainable and compliant relocation solutions.

We are committed to fair and transparent compensation. The salary range for this role is based on several factors including experience, skills, and qualifications and is $190,000 to $210,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision
  • Develop and execute a global supplier strategy aligned to company growth, margin, and operational objectives.
  • Build and scale a world-class supplier network to support current and future client demands across regions.
  • Identify emerging market trends, service innovations, and partnership opportunities that advance the company's competitive positioning.
• Supplier Relationship Management
  • Lead the global team responsible for sourcing, onboarding, managing, and evaluating supplier partners across all service categories.
  • Establish strong, trust-based relationships with key suppliers and act as the executive point of escalation for strategic accounts.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements that optimize cost, margin, service quality, and shared value creation.
• Performance, Quality & Compliance
  • Oversee supplier performance management frameworks, including KPIs, SLAs, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
  • Identifies and leads efforts to introduce and maintain tech integrations with the partner network supporting organizational focus on operational efficiency and seamless transferee experience.
  • Reinforce compliance with all regulatory requirements related to relocation services, transportation, data privacy, anti-bribery, and country-specific operational regulations.
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance Teams to monitor regulatory changes and implement supplier controls, documentation, and reporting requirements.
  • Ensure suppliers meet or exceed quality, safety, financial integrity, and compliance standards across global markets.
  • Implement risk management frameworks to assess supplier stability, capacity issues, and market disruptions, and lead swift mitigation and communication protocols.
• Financial & Commercial Accountability
  • Drive margin expansion through supplier optimization, efficiencies, and commercial negotiations.
  • Partner with Finance to forecast spending, evaluate ROI, and monitor supplier-related financial performance.
  • Support Business Development and Account Management teams in RFPs, client presentations, and solution design related to supplier capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Operations, Account Management, Business Development and executive leadership teams to ensure seamless delivery of relocation services.
  • Work with EBO & Product teams to identify new revenue streams enabled by supplier partnerships.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on supplier strategy, market dynamics, and operational risks.
  • Work closely with operations leaders and the partner network to identify and introduce relevant partner-originated AI initiatives that result in operational efficiencies for Graebel.
• Team Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global supplier development team.
  • Strengthen collaboration, accountability, and service excellence across regions and supplier categories.
  • Champion a culture of partnership, innovation, and customer-centricity.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to build credibility internally and externally.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Ability to travel globally as needed.

• 15+ years of experience in supplier management, strategic partnerships, global operations, or related fields—preferably within mobility, relocation, logistics, travel, or professional services.
• Proven success leading global teams and managing large supplier networks.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating large-scale commercial agreements and delivering margin improvement.