On behalf of our client a leading distributor of dental supplies we are looking for a Central
Vendor Manager to ensure the smooth vendor operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- To find new vendors incorporate pricing and should be able to grown business
- To analyze data to identify key brands to target initiate long term relationships with brands senior management resolve any operational logistical or business issues
- Coordinate with various internal teams to ensure system readiness of enrolled suppliers
- Lead and develop the management of vendor relationships
- Ensures best practices for vendor relationship management are followed
- Developing and sustaining long relationships with vendors
- Negotiating prices communicating product or servicerelated concerns
- Finding new vendors and determining which one is offering best prices and product quality
- Monitor sales trend on online account and local/direct sales
- Responsible for interdepartmental sales team to determine which products are on demand and finding new vendors
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience working with vendor management/relationships with
- dental supplies or relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field or 10 years of relevant work experience
- Strong proficiency with Quickbooks online Bill Office Suite and Excel
- Must be able to travel and have a valid driving license
- Good sales and interpersonal skills with an ability and knowledge to articulate supply chain finance program benefits
- Detail oriented with good client and documentation handling experience
- Team player and can work with virtual team in other regions
- An effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problemsolver
- Must have strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management
- Proven analytical thinking project management skills attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are must
- Strong negotiation skills great problem solving skills
Required Experience:
Manager