Supplier Business Manager

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of electronic components is seeking a Supplier Business Manager to support key suppliers across Europe. This role involves managing supplier relationships, coordinating strategies for growth, and leading a small team. The position is remote and requires fluency in English, along with a background in electronics.

Qualifications

• Established network in the electronics industry.
• Market knowledge of electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main corporate point of contact for assigned suppliers.
• Coordinate all company activities related to suppliers.
• Manage a small team of 2-3 individuals.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BSEE or equivalent degree

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My client, a leading distributor of electronic components, is looking to hire a Supplier Business Manager to support key suppliers across Europe and lead a team.

This role is based in Poland and is remote.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as the main corporate point of contact for assigned suppliers at the company.
2. Advocate the company’s value proposition to designated suppliers and communicate their products, plans, and objectives to the company's Sales and Product Marketing teams.
3. Coordinate all company activities related to suppliers, focusing on strategies that enhance growth and profitability.
4. Support the company's sales and marketing strategies and collaborate with suppliers on joint plans and programs.
5. Facilitate communication between each assigned supplier and the company's management, working towards swift issue resolution and business opportunities.
6. Collaborate with divisional and district Sales Management, as well as Regional Product Management, to devise and implement supplier-specific sales strategies.
7. Work with Asset on inventory, commodity profiles, stocking packages, and related matters.
8. Develop annual corporate business plans for all assigned suppliers.
9. Lead the creation of annual branch business plans in partnership with branch and district management teams, and develop cooperative marketing and advertising plans.
10. Collaborate with suppliers for continuous improvement of key business metrics.
11. Work with suppliers and the company's Information Systems and Marketing staff to automate transactions and create website links and content.
12. Coordinate product training and sales promotions with suppliers, Sales, and Product Management teams.
13. Conduct quarterly business reviews with core suppliers and semi-annual or annual reviews with others as needed.
14. Manage a small team of 2-3 individuals.

Requirements

• Must speak fluent English.
• BSEE or equivalent degree.
• Established network in the electronics industry, working with manufacturers such as TE Connectivity, Molex, Amphenol, etc.
• Market knowledge of electronic components, especially PEMCO (passive, electromechanical, or connectors).
• Ability to travel.

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