Vendor Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities Partnership & Strategic Deal-Making: Identify, evaluate, and secure strategic partnerships that expand market opportunities and create long-term value. Lead complex negotiations with vendors, partners, and stakeholders to deliver win-win outcomes and strengthen business relationships. Structure and close strategic agreements including alliances, sourcing deals, licensing, and joint ventures. Stay on top of market developments and trends across existing and new products / categories. Assortment & Pricing Strategy: Develop and own the overall assortment strategy, including product selection, end-to-end onboarding and purchasing prices. Stay on top of market developments and trends for the most relevant pricing when sourcing. Own and source the private/own brand assortment: defining products, vendor selection, tender cycles, and negotiations. Vendor & Sourcing Strategy: Develop vendor and sourcing strategies to optimize costs, margins, and rebates while mitigating market cost pressures. Lead vendor negotiations to improve costs, contractual terms, and cash flow management. Manage vendor performance in line with contractual agreements, driving accountability, and c...