The Supplier Business Management Manager helps to cultivate the supplier relationship, facilitate supplier programs, develop strategic business plans and oversee their implementation through business reviews for assigned suppliers.

Responsibilities :

• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with suppliers

• Facilitate and coordinate supplier programs, product launches, and training with sales, marketing, and Asset Management teams.

• Develop strategic business plans with suppliers and drive sales organization to achieve results.

• Coordinate and participate in business reviews at headquarters and branches as needed.

• Serves as a sales consultant to support the sales team on major opportunities, including accompanying account calls to provide direct supplier support.

• Operates as the primary point of contact for supplier-related issues.
  

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree from a University in related field and min of five years’ experience in related role; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous sales and electronics industry experience is preferred.

• Creative ability to contribute to product marketing ideas, strategies, brochures, and related materials.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to engage suppliers and internal/external stakeholders.

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills to build relationships across multiple levels.

• Possesses strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills.

• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills to foster cooperation within the Product department and the broader organization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) at an intermediate level.

• Proficiency in the Japanese language is an advantage.

• Prior experience working with Japanese suppliers is highly desirable.