Portfolio Manager

Government Scientific Source Inc • Reston, VA

2d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Portfolio Manager supports the Category Manager by managing a designated portfolio of suppliers and products within the broader category. The role cultivates supplier relationships, plans and leads business reviews, maintains accurate product data, coordinates sales training, reviews and approves product pricing, and ensures the portfolio receives appropriate support. In collaboration with the Category Manager and Director of Supplier Management, the Portfolio Manager develops and executes strategic plans to grow the portfolio, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support business objectives.

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Reston, Virginia, with three onsite days per week. The stated hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or scientific field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Access.
• Experience multitasking, flexibility, and a functional understanding of time and priority management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and a high regard for quality.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Lab industry experience, preferably in product management.
• Understanding of financial data and reporting methodologies, performance metrics, and ROI analyses.
• Sales, marketing, finance, or other commercial functional knowledge.
• Knowledge of laboratory products and applications, hands-on laboratory experience, or understanding of customer requirements in laboratory settings.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, customer orientation, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers in the assigned portfolio, including conducting regular business reviews and serving as a point of contact for supplier inquiries or issues.
• Develop and execute a strategic business plan to grow assigned portfolios in conjunction with the Category Manager and Director of Supplier Management.
• Prepare monthly and/or quarterly business reviews, including related data analyses and sales reviews.
• Manage product data, including web content, product organization group assignments, new item setup, activations, replacements, and discontinuations.
• Conduct ongoing pricing updates and changes.
• Assist with marketing tactics, support promotions, and ensure promotion redemptions are tracked.
• Maintain cross-functional relationships with internal departments, including Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing.
• Complete additional tasks as needed to support peer collaboration and a team approach.

Benefits

• 15 days of accrued PTO for first-year employees, in addition to 12 paid holidays and birthday PTO.
• Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus.
• 100% company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Maternity and parental leave.
• Health insurance, with FSA and DCA availability.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level