Supplier Manager, Interconnect | Fort Worth, Texas

Our growing business in need of a Supplier Manager. The Supplier Manager is responsible for developing and managing TTI's corporate supplier programs by working with suppliers' sales and marketing resources, product department senior management and TTI's sales management to develop strategic business plans for their area of responsibility.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

Our Supplier Manager Team:

Positions and promotes TTI with suppliers, customers and other associated industry participants with the goal of securing for TTI the position of preferred partner for suppliers and the preferred distributor for customers.

• Develops and implements marketing plans for assigned product type which result in successful product offerings for TTI in the present, and in the future, by focusing on customer/supplier product issues and opportunities, market forecasts, industry trends and technological advancements.
• Facilitates on-going supplier reviews for assigned product type to ensure exceptional performance to the annual business plan, timely and consistent follow through on commitments and a clear understanding of the value that TTI brings its suppliers.
• Develops strategies to enhance TTI's portfolio of product offerings and strategically expand the supplier base to meet business growth objectives for assigned product type. Working in conjunction with Product Management, implements new product launches by effectively delivering training to field sales and product teams.
• Provides direction and support to TTI's marketing communications group to develop collateral materials, sales tools, advertising, newsletters and web-based offerings for assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates with Product Management in the negotiation of supplier contracts for area of responsibility to provide TTI a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• 
  

  Serves as product expert liaison between the corporate product management group and the sales organization to position TTI to grow sales for area of responsibility.

  
  
• 
  

  Serves as a sales consultant to the sales team, gets directly involved in supporting major opportunities, and may make buddy calls with the sales team in order to provide direct supplier and/or product-based support on a customer sales call.

  
  

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business or a related field or equivalent related work experience preferred.
• Five to seven years of progressive industry related experience required, including experience with sales, marketing, management, distribution and manufacturers/suppliers.

What we look for:

• Creative ability desired in order to provide creative input to the development of product marketing ideas, strategies, brochures, etc.
• Negotiation and influencing ability for convincing and persuading suppliers and internal and external customers.
• Analytical skills for analyzing strengths and weaknesses of product marketing efforts and related results.
• Strong oral and written communication/presentation skills for communicating, and building relationships, with extensive internal and external customers.
• Teamwork/collaboration skills to encourage cooperation within the product marketing department and throughout the TTI organization.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications at the intermediate level.

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities

Want to learn more? Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.