About the role
Job Summary Improve corporate revenue through developing and improving negotiated vendor programs and developing vendor selection strategies in specific vendor categories assigned.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities
- Serves as the point of contact for preferred vendors and as a liaison between vendors and the sales team.
- Manages vendor connectivity, gain financial support for marketing programs, ensure accurate invoicing and participate in routine analysis meetings to review programs and identify areas of improvement.
- Selects products for the sales program, ensure products are successfully loaded into the system, set-up promotions and offers for point generation, identify product training programs and administer SPIFs for the sales force.
- Manages the annual Supplier Summit, identify list of vendors to sponsor event, provide invite list and develop breakout session presentations.
- Manages content selection for TOOL BOX and print catalogs. Solicits and submits story ideas for Source, SourceXtra and Solutions magazine.
- Identifies and approves product training opportunities.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education And Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
About HD Supply
HD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, is a leading wholesale distribution company serving customers and their communities across the Multifamily, Institutional, Hospitality, Trades, Government Housing, Healthcare, Building Services and Education industries through an expansive network of over 100 distribution centers across the U.S. & Canada. We offer our customers a vast assortment of over 100,000 MRO, full-line janitorial and OS&E products from high-quality, national and private brands, all at competitive prices. Combined with our industry-leading services and solutions – including localized jobsite delivery, renovation programs, direct-ship options and innovative digital tools and capabilities, as well as dedicated sales and customer care teams – you can see why our more than 250,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their supplier of choice for serving their communities where people live, learn, work and play.
Equally as important is empowering our associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. If you're ready to find a rewarding career and achieve your full potential with a growing industry leader, HD Supply is ready for you!
About the role
Job Summary Improve corporate revenue through developing and improving negotiated vendor programs and developing vendor selection strategies in specific vendor categories assigned.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities
- Serves as the point of contact for preferred vendors and as a liaison between vendors and the sales team.
- Manages vendor connectivity, gain financial support for marketing programs, ensure accurate invoicing and participate in routine analysis meetings to review programs and identify areas of improvement.
- Selects products for the sales program, ensure products are successfully loaded into the system, set-up promotions and offers for point generation, identify product training programs and administer SPIFs for the sales force.
- Manages the annual Supplier Summit, identify list of vendors to sponsor event, provide invite list and develop breakout session presentations.
- Manages content selection for TOOL BOX and print catalogs. Solicits and submits story ideas for Source, SourceXtra and Solutions magazine.
- Identifies and approves product training opportunities.
Nature and Scope
- Solutions require analysis and investigation.
- Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
- Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.
Work Environment
- Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Education And Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
About HD Supply
HD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, is a leading wholesale distribution company serving customers and their communities across the Multifamily, Institutional, Hospitality, Trades, Government Housing, Healthcare, Building Services and Education industries through an expansive network of over 100 distribution centers across the U.S. & Canada. We offer our customers a vast assortment of over 100,000 MRO, full-line janitorial and OS&E products from high-quality, national and private brands, all at competitive prices. Combined with our industry-leading services and solutions – including localized jobsite delivery, renovation programs, direct-ship options and innovative digital tools and capabilities, as well as dedicated sales and customer care teams – you can see why our more than 250,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their supplier of choice for serving their communities where people live, learn, work and play.
Equally as important is empowering our associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. If you're ready to find a rewarding career and achieve your full potential with a growing industry leader, HD Supply is ready for you!