Owns assigned supplier relationships and product lines, driving revenue, margin performance, and product strategy. Serves as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal teams, supporting quoting strategy, negotiations, and cross functional alignment to meet business objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned.
- Own supplier relationships and lead negotiations on pricing and contracts
- Develop and execute product line strategy to achieve revenue and margin goals
- Lead strategic quoting activities and support complex opportunities
- Provide market intelligence and supplier insights to sales and leadership
- Lead strategic quoting activities and support high value or complex deals
- Deliver market intelligence, competitive insights, and supplier updates to stakeholders
- Collaborate with sales, procurement, operations, and marketing to align business needs
- Recommend and support inventory and stocking strategies
- Drive quotes follow up processes to improve win rates and profitability
- Act as product subject matter expert, including cross references and alternative solutions
- Support product training and sales enablement initiatives across the organization
- Contribute to product promotions, new product introductions, and growth initiatives
- Participate in supplier reviews and cross-functional business discussions
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue through supplier and market insights
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience
- Industry experience preferred
- Must be a U.S. Person defined as: U.S. Citizen, Any individual granted U.S. permanent residence, granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C. 132b (a) (3); corporation/business/organization/group incorporated in the U.S under U.S law; or part of the U.S. government.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and
- Strong business and financial acumen with understanding of pricing, margin, purchasing, and inventory concepts
- Proven negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and support forecasting
- Advanced communication and presentation skills with ability to engage diverse audiences
- Strong planning and execution skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to collaborate across teams and influence outcomes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions
- Customer focused mindset with ability to support internal and external stakeholders
While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers, and customers. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (paperwork, typing, using mouse/keyboard). The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay Range$60,000-$90,000 annualized total compensation. The compensation range listed reflects the anticipated compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and other jo
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience
- Industry experience
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the job description
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong business and financial acumen, including pricing, margin, purchasing, and inventory concepts
- Proven negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and support forecasting
- Advanced communication and presentation skills
- Strong planning and execution skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to collaborate across teams and influence outcomes
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions
- Customer-focused mindset with ability to support internal and external stakeholders
What We Do
Heilind Electronics is a global electronic components distributor specializing in interconnect, electromechanical, and sensor solutions. Founded in 1974, the company is recognized as a leading distributor of connectors and terminal blocks, particularly in North America. They provide access to an extensive inventory from over 170 world-class manufacturers, offering products such as relays, switches, and thermal management solutions with a customer-first approach.
