Vendor Business Manager

Ingram Micro Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Ingram Micro Inc. is seeking a Vendor Business Manager to set the GTM strategy across multiple technology vendors, manage the P&L for the category, and drive growth through partnerships with Microsoft, Acer, AMD, Intel and Qualcomm.

You will negotiate favorable terms and work with marketing and supply chain to maximize platform utilization and profitability.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
• MBA preferred or additional relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Own GTM strategy for the category/vendor with sales, marketing, pricing, and inventory tactics.
• Lead negotiations with vendors for favorable terms and contracts.
• Cultivate vendor relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with supply chain to ensure timely product delivery and inventory management.

Skills

Platform industry knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Customer relationship management

Education

Four-year college degree in Business/Marketing or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com Come join our team where you'll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let's shape tomorrow - it'll be a fun journey! The Vendor Business Manager set the strategy by looking across the solution category and leveraging data insights to create multi-vendor go to market strategies to achieve outcomes aligned with our vendor and platform partners. They are responsible for the financial health of the category & ensuring maximum usage of the platform by our vendor community to drive full engagement & utilization of data insights & value derived by Xvantage. Your role is to establish and nurture strong partnerships with key vendors, drive business growth, and ensure seamless cooperation to deliver outstanding solutions to our customers. The position requires exceptional negotiation skills, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the platform industry to drive successful vendor management and category success.

About the Team

The PC Category team is a group of tenured, high performing, strong leaders collectively managing some of the largest vendor lines within the US. It’s fast paced with high visibility, offering a great opportunity for self-starting and highly motivated professionals to make an impact on the biggest opportunities within Ingram Micro.

About the role

Will have responsibility for parts of Microsoft, Acer, AMD, Intel and Qualcomm. Must have: Confidence in delivering strategy and sales motions with vendor and customer executive level contacts. Creative mindset. Results driven.

Key Responsibilities

• Ultimate responsibility for the GTM strategy for the category/vendor/set of vendors including the sales, marketing, pricing, and inventory tactics to achieve Ingram Micro's plan for that category/vendor/set of vendors.
• May be on single vendor or category of vendors.
• Overall P&L Responsibility (assigned to Vendor or Category) requiring strong financial acumen.
• Influence Ingram Micro's strategy for the category through deep understanding of the technology and/or vendor(s).
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, serving as the main point of contact for all vendor-related communications and activities.
• Work with vendor(s) to identify growth opportunities, new product offerings, and potential strategic partnerships to expand the platform category's portfolio and market presence.
• Lead negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contractual agreements to support mutual success and enhance profitability.
• Report and inspect vendor performance to ensure both Ingram and vendor are achieving objectives.
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely and accurate product delivery and inventory management.
• Work closely with Marketing to deliver marketing initiatives, promotions, and campaigns to drive business results.
• Apply knowledge of business insights and marketplace to stay informed about market trends, customer needs, and emerging opportunities within the solutions category.

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the platform industry, including cloud-based solutions, SaaS, and related technologies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster strong vendor relationships.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding business objectives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute vendor business plans.
• Customer-centric focus with a passion for delivering exceptional service and building strong customer relationships.
• Proactive and dynamic with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

Travel may be required for vendor visits, industry events, and strategic meetings.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in Business, Marketing or a related field, MBA preferred (or additional relevant experience in a related field). Minimum five years functional experience including at least three years specific experience. Ability to make significant contribution to processes and systems. Ability to ingest and integrate inputs across technology, customers, and financials to independently deliver a comprehensive GTM plan for sales, marketing, and product/inventory planning.

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $88,700.00 - $150,800.00 per year. The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate’s primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range. At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance.

What’s in it for you?

• U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.
• At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance.

Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

With us, you'll make technology happen in surprising ways. It'll be a fun journey! Learn more at http://careers.ingrammicro.com

It's no surprise that technology powers the planet. But what might surprise you is that Ingram Micro has the ability to reach more than 90% of the global population. By joining us, you make Ingram Micro's contribution a reality: helping businesses grow, supporting industries from healthcare to education with their technology, or even connecting the world.

Let's shape tomorrow.