About the role :
The primary purpose of the Strategic Supplier Manager is to be fully responsible for the end to end process for Supplier Business Strategy Plan. Being in line with the ANZ strategy and incorporate supplier strategy with ANZ range offer by working closely with the ANZ Sales teams, Product Management teams and Local Suppliers
The role is fully responsible for the end to end process for Supplier Business Strategy Plan. Being in line with the ANZ strategy and incorporate supplier strategy with ANZ range offer by working closely with the ANZ Sales teams, Product Management teams and Local Suppliers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESWork directly with the both the suppliers and the Sales teams to build and deliver end to end Supplier Strategy to meets the needs of our customers and drives revenue and market share growth.On boarding new local suppliers and working with existing suppliers to onboard new brands / suppliers and GAPs by working closely with the Sales teamsMaximise value extraction of suppliers through negotiation including cost price, new product introductions, stock packages, and other commercial decisions. Delivering the best in class product offer across the businessWork with local suppliers on "extended range offer"Drive Sales programs with suppliers to provide training to Sales teamConduct Quarterly business review with suppliersREQUIREMENTSSuccessful track record in product / category managementBusiness planning and execution capability across a range product categorySuccessful supplier relationship management - industrial marketStrong industrial market knowledge across leading brands in managing vendor relationshipsSome exposure working within the wholesales industryA collaborative team player across a business with fast moving, customer driven marketsStrong interpersonal skills to drive alignment across a Global matrix organisationStrong commercial acumen and broad communication skillsPositive can do attitude, takes ownership and very results orientedGood influencing and negotiating skillsMarketing, purchasing and inventory control knowledgeOperational problem solver and good process management capabilityDESIRABLE : _Experience of working in a matrix environmentExperience of working with an online digital toolsetUnderstands the needs of engineers and buyers (our target customers)Proven knowledge of using SAP CRM and QM2 functionalityLI-Hybrid