Strategic OEM Partnerships Manager

ADP; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanix Wear in Skokie, IL seeks a Manager, Strategic Partnerships (OEM) to lead OEM strategy, growth, and execution across high-hazard apparel. You will manage partnerships with fabric mills, suppliers, and manufacturers, and align OEM programs with safety standards and product roadmap.

This role collaborates with product, marketing, sales, finance, and operations to forecast demand, optimize margins, and ensure timely introduction of new solutions for industrial, utilities, oil & gas, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, or supply chain.
• 5+ years of OEM management or partnerships experience.
• Knowledge of high‑hazard PPE standards and certifications.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑stakeholder partnerships and drive revenue.
• Experience collaborating with product, engineering, supply chain and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead OEM strategy for flame resistant and other high hazard apparel.
• Manage OEM revenue targets and growth.
• Forecast demand with finance and operations.
• Collaborate with OEM partners to develop annual and multi‑year roadmaps.
• Ensure OEM programs align with safety standards and compliance.

Skills

OEM management

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mechanix Wear in Skokie, IL seeks a Manager, Strategic Partnerships (OEM) to lead OEM strategy, growth, and execution across high-hazard apparel. You will manage partnerships with fabric mills, suppliers, and manufacturers, and align OEM programs with safety standards and product roadmap.

This role collaborates with product, marketing, sales, finance, and operations to forecast demand, optimize margins, and ensure timely introduction of new solutions for industrial, utilities, oil & gas, and