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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Commodity Management within the Electrical Supply Distribution industry, with a strong focus on negotiating supplier agreements, managing purchasing activities, and driving market growth through strategic planning and effective sales execution.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Commodity ManagementPurchasing ExperienceSales Strategy DevelopmentMarket Dynamics UnderstandingSupplier Negotiation
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Hard Skills
NegotiationMarket AnalysisSales PlanningSupplier DevelopmentCost Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCustomer EngagementTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Electrical Supply DistributionCommodity CategoryMarket PenetrationPromotional ProgramsCompetitive Analysis
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Negotiate commodity needs within the region, including cost and local rebate negotiation
- Support commercial projects and blanket negotiations in line with Offer Plan and Commercial Story
- Manage system costs with Pricing and Procurement teams based on market dynamics and category profitability
- Provide regional market guidance to commercial teams
- Develop supplier plans with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to drive market growth and achieve back margin objectives
- Achieve sales goals identified in the planning process
- Identify projects and new market opportunities and implement successful sales plans
- Promote products through local trade shows, customer seminars, and distributor promotions
- Identify and develop new service offerings for the Commodity Category
- Establish metrics for product launches and promotional programs and take corrective action when necessary
- Manage purchasing activities for Generic and Non-Generic commodities
- Develop strategies to counter competition and increase market penetration using digital tools, promotions, and service tools
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of purchasing, sales, or related experience
- Experience in Commodity Management in Electrical or related industry
- Practical experience within the electrical supply distribution industry a plus
- 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
- Bachelor's Degree in sales or marketing
- Understanding of market dynamics and ability to drive the most effective supplier alignment
- Knowledge of related products and services to core category, and ability to implement complimentary strategies to achieve objectives
- Ability to read and write routine reports or job orders
- Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees within the organization
- Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Ability to understand market conditions, competitive forces, determine market share, and identify opportunities for growth
- Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of a company branch
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- HSA Accounts
- Commuter Transit Benefits
- Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training & Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within