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Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and performance analysis within the retail sector. Proficient in leveraging data analytics and financial acumen to drive supplier performance and strategic growth initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier Relationship ManagementCommercial NegotiationsData AnalysisFinancial AcumenRetail Merchandising
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as the primary relationship lead for 50+ suppliers, managing onboarding, business reviews, commercial negotiations, billing, collections, and issue resolution.
- Partner with suppliers to refine joint business plans, growth targets, investment priorities, and commercial opportunities.
- Lead sourcing and setup of new suppliers, including negotiation of commercial agreements.
- Design and improve supplier engagement processes, governance frameworks, planning cycles, and performance review cadences.
- Develop reporting, scorecards, and business reviews to measure supplier performance, evaluate commercial program effectiveness, and identify growth opportunities.
- Partner with Store Operations, Marketing, and Loyalty teams on in-store and digital merchandising and promotional initiatives.
- Collaborate with Category Management, Merchandising Operations, Retail Planning & Analytics, Supply Chain, Store Support, Store Operations, Marketing, and Loyalty.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of experience in retail merchandising / category management, trade marketing, commercial management, or a related role.
- Experience working in a fast-paced retail and/or consumer goods environment.
- Experience managing external partnerships, negotiating commercial agreements, and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to turn large amounts of disparate data into clear, actionable insights.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel with experience working with large datasets, financial analysis, and performance reporting is required.
- Experience working with enterprise-grade BI systems.
- Strong financial acumen with a solid understanding of retail KPIs, margin mechanics, promotional economics, and inventory metrics.
- High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across regions and timelines.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation including performance-based bonuses and annual salary reviews.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a Healthcare Spending Account.
- Three weeks of paid vacation with annual rollover.
- Flexible, hybrid work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Recognition and rewards programs that celebrate individual and team achievements.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with mental health, financial, and family support.
- Employee perks and discounts program, offering savings across fitness, wellness, lifestyle, retail, and everyday services
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Hard Skills
Retail MerchandisingCategory ManagementTrade MarketingCommercial ManagementPerformance ReportingFinancial AnalysisExcel ProficiencyBI Systems ExperienceKPI UnderstandingInventory Metrics
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationAttention to DetailMulti-Priority Management
Industry Keywords
Supplier EngagementBusiness ReviewsGrowth TargetsPromotional EconomicsConsumer Goods