Supplier Strategy Manager - Superior Essex

Who is Essex Brownell? We are a global distributor of magnet wire, connectivity cable, lead wire, motors, drives, electrical and electronic insulation, tapes, repair parts, as well as shop and test equipment. Throughout our 90-year history, we have built key supplier relationships across many industries to ensure the highest level of quality to help businesses through innovation, supply management, and services. Essex Brownell owns and operates distribution centers in 11 states, as well as Mexico and Canada, to ensure that no matter where you are we can help facilitate prompt delivery of products to go right into your manufacturing lines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Supplier Strategy Manager provides dedicated support to Product Champions, focusing on consolidating and onboarding new suppliers. This role oversees supplier positioning and consolidation projects, as well as annualizing supplier rebate and contract negotiations. It is not limited to a single product line or market but requires adaptability across markets.

* Manage breadth and depth of supplier product offerings, working with product champions on portfolios to meet changing market needs.
* Oversight on consolidating supplier’s efforts, pulling together internal resources to successfully evolve into a more efficient and effective market offering.
* Actively involved in successfully onboarding new suppliers.
* Support company market expansion efforts by aligning supplier strategy.
* Supplier contract negotiations.
* Support marketing campaigns through idea generation and supplier negotiation and alignment.
* Support company strategic planning initiatives.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
* Minimum 8 years of experience in supplier management, product management, marketing, or sales.
* Very strong oral and written communication skills.
* Proven contract negotiator.
* Analytical skills are a must.


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