Strategic Supplier Partnerships Manager

WESCO; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco seeks a Manager - Supplier Relations to oversee strategic supplier relationships, develop plans, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement. You'll partner with suppliers on growth initiatives using sales planning and analytics, while coordinating with marketing, field sales, and executives to implement effective business plans.

You will lead negotiations on corporate agreements, manage co-op funds, and track performance metrics to ensure value delivery for Wesco and its

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years of contract negotiations; 3 years preferred.
• 5 years of supplier management; 6 years preferred.
• 5 years of staff management; 6 years preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain professional relationships with integrity.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive supplier business plans.
• Collaborate with departments to align plans with executives, field sales, and marketing.
• Identify target accounts and markets using CRM and planning systems.
• Track targets and report results to suppliers and Wesco.
• Educate field sales and customers through supplier training programs.
• Manage supplier marketing funds and co-op dollars.
• Utilize funds for business development and sales at branches.
• Monitor net spend budget and optimize spend.
• Coordinate marketing activities to support business plans.
• Arrange executive top-to-top and planning meetings.
• Negotiate and execute corporate supplier agreements and rebates.
• Forecast supplier volume rebates and ensure term execution and funding.
• Review margins, fill rates, turns, and availability.
• Collaborate with distribution centers to optimize supply chain and large buys.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentations

Negotiation

Relationship building

Time pressure management

Team collaboration

Integrity

Entrepreneurial spirit

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PC software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wesco seeks a Manager - Supplier Relations to oversee strategic supplier relationships, develop plans, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement. You'll partner with suppliers on growth initiatives using sales planning and analytics, while coordinating with marketing, field sales, and executives to implement effective business plans.

You will lead negotiations on corporate agreements, manage co-op funds, and track performance metrics to ensure value delivery for Wesco and its