Overview: working as full-time supplier development manager, you will be responsible for managing the overall strategy for selected product categories as well as managing the relationship with the suppliers for those categories.
responsibilities: the duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: o working closely with our sales department to ensure that their needs and strategic objectives are met o managing supplier relationships and category strategies o presenting business updates and proposals to our management team o developing and introducing new product lines o working to ensure seamless integration of products into our system o managing costs and influencing pricing models that meet sales and profitability objectives o developing marketing programs for our sales team and end-users o working with our marketing team on promotional content, spiffs, specials and pricing accuracy o coordinating with our supply chain and suppliers to develop inventory plans that meet company goals and objectives required position qualifications: the following skills and qualifications are required for this position: o possess or are working towards a degree related to business, marketing or operations or have industry related work experience o excellent written and oral communication skills o proficient using microsoft office suite o highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented o demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities o exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills o learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment o work independently as well as in a team environment o willingness to travel, as needed o demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork o pass the required drug screen (applicable in the us, puerto rico and guam only) preferred position qualifications: o prior work experience with product association, placement, and supplier negotiations o demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with industrial products