Strategic Supplier Growth Manager

RS Americas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Americas is seeking a results-driven Supplier Relations Specialist to focus on driving growth with existing and new suppliers. You will develop and implement supplier business plans, coordinate activities such as marketing and reporting, and promote RS to external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include achieving sales targets, launching value-adding suppliers, and collaborating with marketing to run effective campaigns while traveling as needed to meet with suppliers and attend events.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong teamwork, organizational and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• 2-3 years of industrial distribution experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth targets and acquire new customers; implement strategies to gain market share for existing suppliers.
• Develop strategic supplier plans and execute actions to deliver results for high-profile accounts.
• Launch new suppliers and reinforce RS long-term strategy.
• Collaborate with suppliers and marketing to create effective campaigns.
• Lead and coordinate supplier business reviews and share RS strengths with external stakeholders.
• Travel occasionally for meetings, training sessions, and exhibitions.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Prioritization

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Industrial distribution experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RS Americas is seeking a results-driven Supplier Relations Specialist to focus on driving growth with existing and new suppliers. You will develop and implement supplier business plans, coordinate activities such as marketing and reporting, and promote RS to external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include achieving sales targets, launching value-adding suppliers, and collaborating with marketing to run effective campaigns while traveling as needed to meet with suppliers and attend events.