Product Manager, Networking

Ingram Micro, Inc.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingram Micro, Inc. in Malaysia seeks an experienced Vendor Management Specialist to liaison between vendors and the organization, driving programs, marketing, and training.

You will review and negotiate vendor contracts, resolve invoice and contractual discrepancies, and monitor performance while building strong supplier relationships. The role requires a four-year degree and at least five years of functional experience, including three in vendor management, with the ability to lead projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of functional experience including at least 3 years in vendor management.
• Ability to review and negotiate terms of vendor contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between vendors and the organization to drive programs, marketing, and training.
• Review invoices and contractual issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor vendor performance and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Lead and coach junior staff as needed and manage projects.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Four year 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:

Seasoned professional individual contributor. Works independently with limited supervision. May manager projects/processes. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures.

Provides solutions to a variety of complex technical and business matters. Will champion significant projects, programs and business initiatives using demonstrated creativity and ingenuity. May assist more junior staff members with aspects of their job.

Incumbents provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in his/her area of specialization. Generally free to determine work priorities based on general direction from managers.

Specialist in technical or business skills. Individuals with a customer focus have developed the acumen to cultivate and develop lasting customer relations. Four year college degree (or additional relevant experience in a related field). Minimum 5 years functional experience including a minimum of 3 years specific experience. Ability to make significant contribution to processes and systems.