Strategic Supplier Manager

**Position**:
Strategic Supplier Manager - IoT Solutions

Richardson RFPD, an Arrow Company, has an exciting opening to aid our success in fast-growing market of RF Connectivity which includes 5G/Wireless Communications and Internet of Things.

This position will support supplier and customer-facing marketing initiatives to scale our growth in fast growing Connectivity & Wireless.

This role will report to the leader of the business unit leader and will work closely with cross-functional team members across sales, engineering, marketing, & operations globally.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on role with an established market leader offering ability to grow with the company.

**What You'll Be Doing**
- As a Supplier Program Manager you will build influential relationships with key decision makers at assigned suppliers 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 and/or suppliers, including supply chain management, website development, promotional materials. In this position you will be expected to provide guidance to the field on large opportunities.
- Develop influential supplier relationships with key decision makers resulting in Richardson RFPD being able to gain competitive advantage on sales opportunities and be a supplier advocate within Richardson RFPD.
- Work as a resource for the sales team to enable navigation throughout the strategic marketing group, to assist in selling suppliers/technologies to customers and to position Richardson RFPD appropriately with suppliers at both the corporate and local levels.
- Identify specific market segments and customers to market specific suppliers and technologies to the Richardson RFPD sales team with the goal to grow sales and customer base.
- Participate in developing and executing strategies to grow sales/market share with suppliers and/or technologies and conduct stakeholder management with key constituents in other departments to enable implementation of strategies.
- Collaborate with operations to optimize supplier, customer, and sales engagement. Coordinate and own supplier reviews including resources needed, GRPI model, presentation, and analysis.

**What Are We Looking For?**
- Requires in-depth knowledge and experience of IoT market
- Ability to solve complex problems; take new perspectives to solving problems using existing solutions
- Innovate in marketing to drive new customer acquisition
- Works independently; receives mínimal guidance
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- Contributes to process improvements

**Experience / Education**
- Typically requires 5-7 years of related experience with a 4 year engineering degree; or 3 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent work experience.

**What's 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.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k, With Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Hybrid Schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
- Growth Opportunities
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- And more

**Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate**:
$73,500.00 - $149,288.66

**Location**:
US-IL-Geneva, Illinois (S Batavia Ave)

**Time Type**:
Full time

**Job Category**:
Product Management & Supplier Marketing

**EEO Statement**:
Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)

**Arrow COVID-19 Vaccination Policy**:
Arrow requires all new employees in the United States to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to beginning work, except where prohibited by law.