Product Manager/Business Development

You will be a Supplier professional responsible for strategically leading and managing relationships with company suppliers to optimize financial performance and enhance relationships within assigned product lines. Your primary responsibilities will include directing and overseeing the supplier business plan and implementation process across the organization, ensuring alignment of supplier goals with company objectives, monitoring and recommending tactical and strategic plans for the supplier-company relationship, participating in supplier business reviews, identifying and pursuing new supplier opportunities, supporting communication with the company's product groups, managing activities to drive supplier performance, analyzing program impact, and forecasting pipeline requirements and rebate projections. As a subject matter expert within the organization, you will be expected to develop solutions for complex situations, evaluate alternatives, and contribute to the establishment of new concepts and standards. You will work independently towards long-term goals, often taking self-initiated assignments that require independent judgment and discretion. Additionally, you may act as an informal team lead, coach less experienced team members, and serve as a consultant to management on major initiatives. With at least 8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent, you will possess mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines. Your actions and decisions may have a lasting impact on the organization and its reputation, necessitating careful evaluation and thoughtful execution. Your role will involve representing the organization internally and externally on significant matters related to policies, plans, and long-range objectives. Please note that the above description provides a summary of the responsibilities and expectations associated with this position and is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.,