Supplier Business Manager

Job Description:

• Develop and manage Braemac’s overall relationship with suppliers
• Work with suppliers’ sales and marketing resources, Product Business Units, and Executive management to develop and implement strategic business plans for profitable growth
• Position and promote Braemac globally with suppliers, customers, and industry participants
• Develop and implement marketing plans focused on product issues, opportunities, market forecasts, industry trends, and technological advancements
• Facilitate regularly scheduled supplier reviews and follow through on business-plan commitments
• Develop strategies to enhance the product portfolio and expand the supplier base
• Implement new product launches and deliver training materials to field sales and product teams
• Support development of collateral materials, sales tools, advertising, newsletters, and web-based offerings
• Coordinate co-op promotion budgets and communicate with sales teams and suppliers
• Participate in supplier contract negotiations
• Serve as product expert liaison between corporate product management and sales
• Consult with sales teams, support major opportunities, and participate in customer sales calls
• Ensure key supplier contacts understand Braemac/XTG resources
• Monitor and communicate supplier performance and quality excellence
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, marketing, business, or a related field or equivalent related work experience preferred
• Four plus years of progressive industry-related experience required
• Experience with sales, marketing, management, distribution, and manufacturers/suppliers
• General knowledge of the electronic component distribution industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM tools
• Negotiation and ability to influence, convince, and persuade suppliers and internal and external customers
• Analytical skills to analyze strengths and weaknesses of product marketing efforts and related results
• Strong oral and written communication/presentation skills
• Teamwork/collaboration skills
• Intermediate-level knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in Cellular/Wireless technology preferred but not required
• Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Benefits:

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Affirmative action support for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities