About the role

Vendor Category Manager managing supplies portfolio for TD SYNNEX. Responsible for vendor lifecycle management, sales forecasting, and collaboration with procurement teams across Europe.

Responsibilities

Execute the Business Unit strategy in full alignment with the agreed strategy to grow profitable market share in Supplies
Manage Supplies category with ownership of full product portfolio and vendor lifecycle management, including system accuracy, product adoption & creation and contract management
Product Sales Forecasting and alignment with countries, vendors and sales teams.
Responsible for vendor rebate targets tracking and achievement
Support procurement to ensure correct availability of supplies across all Europe
Control and tracking of European Inventory quality and collaboration with procurement for correct actions
Analyse IBP deviances and set up corrective actions
Engage with Supplies vendors on projects aimed to increase operational efficiency
Collaboration with profit team to review price elasticity and price management ensuring consistent approach across countries
Hold operational relationship with vendor key stakeholders
Serve as the main contact for Supplies special price management, handling renewals, issues, and coordination with vendors and internal teams.

Highly numerate
Commercial acumen
Strong communication skills
Time management & prioritization skills
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Excellent analytical skills
Effective relationship skills
Experience in the IT industry with channel and/or vendor at a category management level, ideally from a finance, purchasing or product marketing background
Experience of SAP R3 and business warehouse
Strong Microsoft office skills
Experience of working within a matrix structure
Proven ability multitasks in a fast-paced environment
Business planning experience with strong operational cadence

Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.