Strategic Category Manager – Growth & Suppliers (Americas)

Avnet; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K and Pension

Medical, Dental, Vision

Education Assistance

Employee Wellness

Life Insurance

Job summary

Avnet in Tempe, AZ is seeking a results-driven professional to define and execute product and supplier strategies, drive growth, and expand market share. Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and the Avnet sales team to uncover opportunities and position offerings competitively.

You will analyze data from multiple sources to support pricing, profitability, and revenue growth, and serve as SME for commercial interconnect products.

Qualifications

• Market knowledge of commercial interconnect products.
• Experience in business development/product management or asset management.
• Occasional travel to meet suppliers/customers.

Responsibilities

• SME for Americas market for brand products and tech solutions.
• Strategic procurement of category products for resale to a broad customer base.
• Execute strategic customer growth plans and manage supplier relationships.
• Analyze program impact for identified market/customers.
• Maintain trending knowledge of products, competitors, tech and customers.

Skills

Market knowledge

BD / product management

Franchised distributor experience

Travel occasionally

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Data analysis

Job description

Avnet in Tempe, AZ is seeking a results-driven professional to define and execute product and supplier strategies, drive growth, and expand market share. Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and the Avnet sales team to uncover opportunities and position offerings competitively.

You will analyze data from multiple sources to support pricing, profitability, and revenue growth, and serve as SME for commercial interconnect products.