Merchandising & Supplier Negotiation Specialist

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Category Management professional to execute initiatives within assigned categories, manage supplier relationships, and promote local assortments to meet company goals. You will collaborate with planners, brokers, sales, and customer service while providing guidance to OpCo Sales Specialists.

The role emphasizes training, negotiations, and driving Earned Income programs, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and market pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform essential job functions.
• 3+ years of experience in retail, wholesale or distribution environment.
• Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute Category Management and other initiatives within assigned categories.
• Manage category success and support Corporate core suppliers.
• Communicate with planners, suppliers, brokers, sales team, and customer service.
• Promote local assortment within assigned categories to achieve company goals.
• Manage local supplier and broker relationships.
• Provide input, support, and guidance to OpCo Sales Specialists.
• Facilitate corporate assortment training at the OpCo as required.
• Conduct local supplier reviews and negotiations using corporate best practices.
• Negotiate supplier-funded customer deviated pricing and Earned Income programs.

Skills

Category Management

Supplier Negotiation

Merchandising Processes

Inventory Management

Sales Analysis

Market Pricing

Earned Income Management

Assortment Planning

Conflict Resolution

Customer Order Fulfillment

Excel Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Category Management professional to execute initiatives within assigned categories, manage supplier relationships, and promote local assortments to meet company goals. You will collaborate with planners, brokers, sales, and customer service while providing guidance to OpCo Sales Specialists.

The role emphasizes training, negotiations, and driving Earned Income programs, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and market pricing strategies.