Manager - Supplier Relations in Bracknell

As a Manager - Supplier Relations you will be responsible for managing the relationship with key/strategic suppliers to deliver value for both the company and the supplier. You will develop relationship management plans, monitor performance and compliance with the company’s standards, drive continuous improvement, report on and resolve any performance issues on the supplier side, and partner with suppliers to pursue mutually profitable growth by utilising sales planning and analytics tools, and marketing and field resources.

Responsibilities:

• Works with management and supplier to develop and execute comprehensive business plans.
• Identifies target accounts, markets, and sales goals utilising various tools such as supplier sales planning system and WESCO CRM system.
• Tracks targets and communicates results to suppliers and WESCO.
• Assists suppliers in launching training programs to educate field sales force and customer base to grow sales of WESCO and supplier product and solution offering.
• Manages supplier marketing and co-op dollars.
• Utilises funds to develop business and drive sales at branches, and for sales and marketing initiatives.
• Tracks net spend budget.
• Coordinates and executes key meetings including executive supplier top to top meetings and business/agreement planning meetings.
• Negotiates and executes corporate preferred supplier agreements, negotiates on corporate supplier volume rebates, co-op, marketing development funds, terms and conditions, returns, minimums, service expectations and distribution center redistribution allowances.
• Forecasts supplier volume rebate.
• Ensures execution of term agreements and collects associated earned funding and allowances.
• Reviews margin, fill rates, turns and earns, and availability.
• Works with distribution centers to ensure most effective supply chain processes are occurring with suppliers and identifies opportunities to improve financial performance through large buys, pre-price increase orders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree required.
• 3 years required, 3 years preferred of contract negotiations.
• 5 years required, 6 years preferred of supplier management.
• 5 years required, 6 years preferred of staff management.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Establish and maintain effective working team relationships.
• Maintain professional relationships, build trust, and demonstrate high level integrity.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office software.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.