Product Manager - Networking

Ingram Micro SL; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingram Micro SL in Malaysia is seeking a Vendor Relations Specialist to align vendor initiatives with business objectives. The role focuses on building strong vendor partnerships, driving programs, and ensuring effective communication across teams to optimize performance and value.

You will manage contract terms, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and resolve discrepancies in invoicing or contracts, contributing to streamlined vendor operations and successful program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of functional experience including 1 year in vendor programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between vendors and the organization.
• Provide consultative service and manage vendor programs.
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts.
• Communicate with vendors on day-to-day matters.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve invoice issues.

Skills

Vendor relations

Contract negotiation

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary:

Work as liaison between vendors and organization; provides specialized consultative service and implementing, driving and maintaining vendor programs, marketing, and training; review and negotiate terms of vendor contracts and communicate with vendors regarding day-to-day matters; build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and monitor vendor performance; research invoice and contractual issues and resolve discrepancies. Position may or may not be on sales commission plans.

What you bring to the role:

Established and productive professional individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult and may be complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Works on moderate to complex projects. Uses company standard policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Receives moderate level of guidance. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall accuracy.

General proficiency with various tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job. May need to consult with Senior/Specialist staff members on some technical issues. A four year college degree (or additional experience in a related field) and 3 years functional experience including a minimum 1 year position specific experience.