Remote Supplier Manager - Security & Growth Lead

Arrow Electronics; Orangeburg (SC); Remote; USD 103,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/HRA options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Arrow Electronics is seeking a Supplier Manager - Security II to advance strategic supplier programs and lead growth initiatives. The role emphasizes executive engagement, business planning, and cross-functional collaboration across sales, operations, and IT.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in supplier management, cybersecurity market knowledge, and a strong ability to translate data into actionable strategies. This is a fully remote position with travel to Arrow offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in supplier management, business development, channel sales, product management, or technology distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level business relationships.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing revenue, profitability, and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of go-to-market planning, demand generation, partner programs, and incentive structures.
• Experience analyzing business performance, market trends, and growth opportunities.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Knowledge of the cybersecurity market including experience working with security vendors.
• Serves as a subject matter expert within assigned areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain executive and field-level relationships with key supplier stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier escalations, business planning, strategic initiatives, and operational alignment.
• Lead annual business planning, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and regular executive engagement activities.
• Identify market opportunities, customer segments, and partner growth areas to expand supplier adoption.
• Partner with sales teams to support strategic opportunities, competitive positioning, and pipeline development.
• Support initiatives that increase partner participation, certifications, pipeline generation, and customer acquisition.
• Align supplier resources and Arrow teams to accelerate growth opportunities.
• Design and manage supplier-funded programs, incentives, rebates, and demand generation initiatives.
• Develop and execute marketing and sales programs that generate pipeline and revenue growth.
• Track program effectiveness and provide recommendations to optimize performance and outcomes.
• Champion initiatives that improve the customer, partner, and supplier experience.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and IT teams to resolve complex business issues and remove barriers to growth.
• Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Supplier management

Business development

Channel sales

Product management

Technology distribution

Executive relationships

Revenue management

Go-to-market planning

Demand generation

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cybersecurity market knowledge

Job description

Arrow Electronics is seeking a Supplier Manager - Security II to advance strategic supplier programs and lead growth initiatives. The role emphasizes executive engagement, business planning, and cross-functional collaboration across sales, operations, and IT.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in supplier management, cybersecurity market knowledge, and a strong ability to translate data into actionable strategies. This is a fully remote position with travel to Arrow offices as needed.