Supplier Manager

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Skill Evaluation:

Behavioral (80%); Excel (80%) Has acceptable driving record and can provide current, valid driver's license and current proof of insurance Advanced knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, internal Mouser systems Developing knowledge of global market trend analysis

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a Business or Technical Discipline preferred. Five years' progressive industry related experience preferred - including sales, marketing, product management, distribution, asset management, etc.