Job 29541
Manages the relationship with key/strategic suppliers that work with us in the Data Centre environment to deliver value for both the company and the supplier. Develops relationship management plans. Monitors performance and compliance with the company’s standards. Drives continuous improvement. Reports on and resolves any performance issues on the supplier side. Partners with suppliers to pursue mutually profitable growth by utilizing sales planning and analytics tools, and marketing and field resources.
Responsibilities:
- Works with departments to develop business plans, including WESCO executives, field sales organizations, global account teams, and marketing.
- 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.
- Coordinates and executes key meetings including, executive supplier top to top meetings and business/agreement planning meetings.
- Identifies gaps in portfolio
- Identifies new suppliers
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree required
- 2 years required of relevant experience in the Data Center Industry
- 1 year required, 3 years preferred of contract negotiations
- 2 years required, 3 years preferred of supplier management.
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
- 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.