Supplier Partnerships Manager (US)

Location: USA; remote or hybrid. The hybrid option requires working from the Chicago office 3–5 days per week.

Salary: $80,000 base annually; estimated OTE of $100,000 if targets are met.

Company

hirify.global is a VC-backed software startup developing an AI-powered platform for food and consumer goods brands, including automated ordering, predictive forecasting, supplier matching, and embedded credit.

What you will do

• Identify, pursue, qualify, and onboard suppliers whose ingredients can be sold through the platform.
• Build supplier pipelines and relationships, attend industry events and trade shows, and develop a strong market network.
• Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, and other commercial terms to support profitable orders.
• Pair supplier products with buyer demand, present options to buyers, structure deals, and improve quote-to-order conversion.
• Turn one-off sourcing activity into repeatable order volume and support end-to-end deal closing.
• Collect and maintain supplier product specifications, certifications, pricing, availability, and compliance information.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a commercial role such as sales, business development, partnerships, account management, or commercial operations.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and pursue commercial opportunities.
• Strong commercial instincts, including understanding of pricing, margins, negotiation, and opportunity qualification.
• Comfort carrying targets and managing multiple supplier and buyer conversations simultaneously in a fast-moving environment.
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly with external partners.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.

Nice to have

• Exposure to the food and beverage industry.
• Experience negotiating terms with suppliers or vendors.
• Exposure to ingredient or commodity sourcing.
• Experience closing deals end-to-end.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote or hybrid work arrangement.
• Hybrid work is based in the Chicago office 3–5 days per week.
• Hands-on, high-ownership role with a path to grow as the US supply network scales.
• Work at a scaling, VC-backed startup operating across the UK and internationally.