Supplier Manager - Cloud and AI

Supplier Manager - Cloud and AI

As an immixGroup Supplier Program Manager for Cloud and AI technology you will build influential relationships with key decision makers at assigned suppliers in order to grow sales and market share in respective technologies through various programs and marketing communications activities. You will act as liaison between field selling groups and Corporate to resolve questions / issues regarding products and / or suppliers, including supply chain management, website development, promotional materials. In this position you will be expected to provide guidance to the field on large opportunities.

Develop influential supplier relationships with key decision makers resulting in Arrow being able to gain competitive advantage on sales opportunities and be a supplier advocate within Arrow.

Work as a resource for the sales team to enable navigation throughout SSG, to assist in selling suppliers / technologies to customers and to position Arrow appropriately with suppliers at both the corporate and local levels.

Identify specific market segments and customers to market specific suppliers and technologies to the Arrow sales team with the goal being to grow NSB and customer base.

Participate in developing and executing strategies to grow sales / market share with suppliers and / or technologies and conduct stakeholder management with key constituents in other departments to enable implementation of strategies.

Implement ease of doing business initiatives with suppliers including, but not limited to EDI / rosetta net transactions, shared backlog files, bar coding, sales tools, etc. Coordinate and own supplier reviews including resources needed, GRPI model, presentation, and analysis.

Generally, new and small sized suppliers lines are assigned to this role.

What We're Looking For :

• 5+ experience in sales
• Experience working in the IT sales channel and distribution preferred
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement
• Contributes to process improvements
• Typically resolves problems using existing solutions
• Provides informal guidance to junior staff
• Works with minimal guidance

Experience / Education Typically requires 57 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 3 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent work experience

What We Are Looking For :

Work Arrangement : Hybrid : 2 days in office / 3 days remote

What's In It For You :

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That's why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package :

Location : US-VA-McLean, Virginia (Westpark Dr)

Time Type : Full time

Job Category : Product & Supplier Management

EEO Statement : Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.