Partner Manager

Computacenter

Buffalo Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Attractive mix of benefit plans

Job summary

A leading IT service provider in Buffalo Grove is seeking a Partner Manager to oversee business relationships with vendors. This office-based position will involve negotiating terms, promoting partnerships, and driving growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has 5-7+ years of experience in vendor management and is legally eligible to work in the United States. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

5‑7+ years’ experience in vendor management and negotiation.
Experience in a technology company with IT service delivery is a plus.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Managing business-to-business relationships with assigned partners.
Negotiating with vendors for best pricing and terms.
Analyzing and reporting on partner initiatives.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Business strategy development

Ability to assess potential growth in partner relationships

Innovation in deal constructs

Job description

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The Partner Manager will be responsible for managing business-to-business relationships with assigned partners and vendors. This office‑based position provides local office space at their assigned location.

What you’ll be doing

Developing a deep understanding of vendor requirements and delivering a commercially focused strategic sourcing function.
Promoting Computacenter US (CCUS) as the preferred route to market for our vendors and reverse selling CCUS’s capabilities into vendor partners.
Promoting CCUS as the preferred route to market.
Developing and owning commercial programs with vendors and building strategies to maximize the commercial benefit for CCUS from these programs and ensuring CC compliance with vendor programs.
Negotiating with vendors to deliver best pricing and terms for CCUS.
Managing rebates, marketing funds, and vendor contribution programs.
Facilitating the creation of solutions between Sales and Vendor; shaping and negotiating large, complex opportunities.
Managing and driving the performance of suppliers to deliver CCUS objectives.
Facilitating the development of joint partnership between CCUS and vendors.
Managing relationships with partners and CCUS to build the brand and the business.
Developing a strategic plan for overall growth and engagement with Computacenter United States.
Driving change, innovation, and growth across the Partner programs.
Maximizing front‑ and back‑end processes for partner‑specific items such as rebate programs, partner‑specific solutions, and more.
Analyzing and reporting on partner initiatives, forecasting strategic changes, and reporting on key metrics.
Acting as a point of escalation on complex issues and providing appropriate support to internal team members.
Reviewing forecasts for opportunities to negotiate additional discounts and programs.
Communicating partner programs and processes to internal departments.
Managing Certification and Partner requirements.
Facilitating internal & external QBR/BPs for assigned partners.
Assisting with customer‑facing meetings regarding end‑user programs.
Assisting with new vendor qualification and onboarding.
Maintaining and improving business profitability within assigned partner lines.
Maintaining and improving the business line by incorporating new products when needed.
Assuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Embracing and supporting Computacenter’s mission and core values.

What you have

5‑7+ years’ experience in vendor management, negotiation, and business strategy development.
Experience in a technology company with IT service delivery is a plus.
Demonstrable experience working in a challenging environment.
Experience operating at a strategic level to enable partners and vendors to increase sales and enhance relationships.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to assess potential growth in partner relationships.
Contributes to the organizational vision and strategy, initiates and leads collaborative forums across the organization to create the foundation for achieving strategic goals.
Demonstrates understanding of current and emerging market trends, geographic and cultural needs.
Ability to develop strategies to implement lessons learned into future deals.
Ability to drive innovation in deal constructs with the business.
Able to drive continuous improvement through the creation of new metrics based on current performance.

What you can expect

There is much more to enjoy than just a rewarding career. In addition to a competitive compensation plan and long‑term career opportunities, we offer an attractive mix of benefit plans to support your good health, future financial security, and peace of mind.

About us

Computacenter is a leading independent technology partner, trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations. We help our world‑renowned customers source, transform, and manage their IT infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling users and their business. We’re a public company quoted on the London FTSE 250 (CCC.L) and employ over 20,000 people worldwide. In the US, we support some of the country’s best‑known businesses with regional hubs in San Francisco and Irvine, CA; Norcross, GA; Plano, TX; and New York City; and Integration Centers in Silicon Valley and Atlanta. www.computacenter.com/us

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