Senior Supply Chain Partnership Manager

Company: Checkr
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About Checkr Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable. We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company . The Sr. Supply Chain Partnerships team at Checkr is dedicated to advancing strategic partnerships with courts and other external vendors. This role focuses on aligning our supply chain initiatives with day-to-day operations to enhance overall business performance, driving Checkr towards its goal of optimizing supply chain operations while fostering strategic value. Through innovation and collaboration, you will contribute to delivering exceptional value to our clients and supporting Checkr’s growth and profitability. Responsibilities: Vendor Relationship Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategic partnerships with vendors and courts. Establish and nurture relationships to drive mutual business growth and alignment. Serve as the senior liaison with external partners, proactively addressing and strategically resolving complex issues. Collaborative Contract Strategy and Development:Partner with Strategy and Procurement teams to collaboratively negotiate and plan contracts, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals and performance standards. Work together to conduct contract audits and assessments, anticipating future needs and driving contract innovations through joint efforts. Performance Management and Accountability: Adhere to established performance management frameworks to assess vendor and court success, ensuring continuous alignment with strategic objectives. Hold vendors accountable by providing ongoing feedback and implementing corrective strategies for continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven insights. Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs): Oversee the planning and leadership of strategic QBRs, integrating vendor performance with broader corporate goals and supply chain objectives. Drive strategic discussions to foster innovation and long-term value creation. Incident Response Collaboration:Act as a key stakeholder in the strategic framework for external incident management, ensuring rapid and effective response to vendor-related issues. Collaborate on refining long-term mitigation strategies to enhance organizational resilience and risk management R&D Strategic Alignment: Lead collaboration with Product and Engineering teams to infuse strategic court and vendor insights into R&D initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and innovation strategies. Strategic Initiatives Leadership: Champion and drive strategic initiatives within the Supply Chain, focusing on transformative projects that enhance operational efficiency and deepen vendor partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute long-term strategic plans that deliver significant business impact. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in vendor management, supply chain, or a similar role within a fast-paced environment. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing relationships with stakeholders and vendors. Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics. Able to work collaboratively across teams to integrate strategic initiatives. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects. Desired Skills: Experience in the technology or background check industry. Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting procurement and vendor contracts. Familiarity with Supply Chain Management software and tools. What you’ll get A fast-paced and collaborative environment Learning and development allowance Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services Flexible PTO policy Monthly wellness stipend Li-AG1 Pay Transparency Disclosure One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we’ve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website . On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO) $96,000 - $113,000 USD On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Nashville, TN) $88,000 - $103,000 USD At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, Nashville, TN, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location. Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance . Applicant Privacy Policy If you are a California resident or are located in Alberta or British Columbia, our Applicant Privacy Policy applies to our collection and processing of your personal information when you apply for a role with us or otherwise participate in our recruitment process. *Legitimate Checkr emails will always include our official domain name after the @ symbol (e.g., name@checkr.com or name@ext.checkr.com ).

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