Supplier Manager

Mouser•Mansfield, TX

22h

About The Position

Instrumental in executing strategic activities, and learns to develop strategic direction for their area of responsibility. Achieves specific revenue, customer and product goals within their assigned suppliers that is consistent with corporate strategies. Develops skills for managing suppliers, understanding their competitive landscape and developing the business with a global perspective. Develops mutually beneficial supplier relationships and promotes Mouser’s value proposition by fostering unique solutions and advantages for suppliers. Positions Mouser as the preferred go-to-market partner with suppliers. Advocates for assigned suppliers by promoting their market value internally within the various departments. Analyzes their assigned portfolio and identifies new opportunities for growth. Continuously researches, discovers and recommends new products and advanced technologies in support of new designs for customers. Learns to identify, recommend and champion unique marketing opportunities for their assigned suppliers, employing Mouser’s many marketing tools and teams. Manages the flow of supplier’s new products and technologies into Mouser by providing the proper content to the various functional teams (NPI, Technical Marketing, Data, Pricing Management, etc.) enabling them to execute their tasks in a timely manner, guaranteeing Mouser’s customers always have access to the newest products and information. Verifies and maintains data integrity by confirming systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date product information (i.e. descriptions and template locations, parametric information, ordering and delivery information, etc.) for suppliers. Manages inventory breadth and depth within company goals for assigned suppliers by maintaining the product mix which best meets corporate financial objectives, category strategies and customer requirements. Responds to the various Mouser teams and departments swiftly, with decisive and relevant customer-focused solutions. Working within a Supplier Management Team, coordinates activities with suppliers and the many functional teams throughout Mouser by employing effective communication, project and resource management skills. Remains continuously up-to-date with policies, procedures and processes. May consult and educate management on supplier strategies, initiatives and planning. Executes all other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the management team.

Requirements

Behavioral (80%)
Excel (80%)
Has acceptable driving record
Can provide current, valid driver’s license
Can provide current proof of insurance
Advanced knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, internal Mouser systems
Developing knowledge of global market trend analysis
Five years’ progressive industry related experience preferred - including sales, marketing, product management, distribution, asset management, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Business or Technical Discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Achieves specific revenue, customer and product goals within their assigned suppliers.
Develops mutually beneficial supplier relationships and promotes Mouser’s value proposition.
Positions Mouser as the preferred go-to-market partner with suppliers.
Advocates for assigned suppliers by promoting their market value internally.
Analyzes their assigned portfolio and identifies new opportunities for growth.
Researches, discovers and recommends new products and advanced technologies.
Identifies, recommends and champions unique marketing opportunities for their assigned suppliers.
Manages the flow of supplier’s new products and technologies into Mouser.
Verifies and maintains data integrity by confirming systems/databases reflect accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date product information.
Manages inventory breadth and depth within company goals for assigned suppliers.
Responds to Mouser teams and departments swiftly with customer-focused solutions.
Coordinates activities with suppliers and functional teams throughout Mouser.
Remains up-to-date with policies, procedures and processes.
Consults and educates management on supplier strategies, initiatives and planning.
Executes all other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the management team.