Supplier Specialist

Mouser•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

Mouser Electronics is an award-winning, global distributor of semiconductors and electronic components that ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its one million sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Mansfield, Texas. Mouser.com is an award-winning website that features more than 6.8 million products online from more than 1,200 leading manufacturers. Mouser employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, a business casual dress environment, a state-of-the-art facility in which to work, and an experienced management team with vision and a passion for growth. Mouser has built upon 60 years of growth and success in the electronic components distribution industry and is a TTI, Inc./Berkshire Hathaway Company.

Requirements

Has an acceptable driving record and can provide a current, valid driver’s license and current proof of insurance.
Functional knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and internal company systems
Able to pass a skill evaluation with 80% accuracy in the following: Excel, Data Checking, Math, Spelling/Vocabulary, and typing 35 WPM.
High School or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Five plus years’ applicable work experience (e.g. Procurement, Product Marketing, Product Management) in a related industry preferred with a demonstrated history of successful performance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Business discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops ownership of supplier, business, and customer needs, and becomes the primary point of contact for their assigned suppliers.
Learns to implement the inventory, product selection, marketing, and pricing strategies.
Works with management to achieve specific revenue, customer, and product goals within their assigned suppliers.
Develops supplier relationships and advocates assigned suppliers by promoting their market value internally within the various departments.
Analyzes assigned portfolio and identifies new opportunities for growth. Learns to identify and recommend unique marketing opportunities for their assigned suppliers.
Oversees the flow of supplier’s new products and technologies, 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 customers have access to the newest products and information at all times.
Verifies and maintains data integrity by confirming that 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.
Responds to the various Mouser teams and departments swiftly and with decisive 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.
Demonstrates proficiency in the accountabilities, competencies and skills of the Product Specialist role.
Executes all other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the management team.