Supplier Manager IBM Power & Cloud

extra holidays - extra parental leave - fully flexible

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of related experience or 8 years with an advanced degree., Experience working in the IT sales channel, with IBM experience required., Expertise in resolving complex issues and serving as a resource within the discipline., Strong communication and relationship-building skills with key decision makers..

Key responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain influential relationships with suppliers to grow sales and market share.
  • Act as liaison between sales teams and corporate to resolve product and supply chain issues.
  • Develop strategies to increase sales and market presence of suppliers and technologies.
  • Coordinate supplier reviews and implement initiatives to facilitate business operations.

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Job description

Position:
Supplier Manager IBM Power & Cloud

Job Description:

What Youll Be Doing

  • As a Supplier Program Manager for IBM Power & Cloud, 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 andor suppliers, including supply chain management, website development, promotional materials. I this position you will be expected to be the product expert within these technologies and 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 supplierstechnologies 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.
  • Work with team to develop strategies to grow salesmarket share with suppliers andor 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 EDIrosetta net transactions, shared backlog files, bar coding, sales tools, etc. Coordinate and own supplier reviews including resources needed, GRPI model, presentation, and analysis.

    • What Were Looking For

      • Experience working in the IT Sales Channel
      • Experience with IBM is required. IBM Power andor Cloud experience is preferred
      • Guides others in resolving complex issues in specialized area based on existing solutions and procedures
      • Serves as an expert within own discipline
      • Serves as a resource for best practicesquality on functional teams or projects
      • Trainsmentors junior staff
        • Experience Education
          Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 8 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent experience.

          Work Arrangement

          Fully Remote: Must be able to travel to an Arrow office location as requested by Arrow leadership.

          Whats 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.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Information Technology & Services
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Mentorship
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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