Supplier Manager

Arrow Electronics seeks a Supplier Manager to own strategic relationships with electronic component suppliers in our wholesale trade business. In this performance-driven, collaborative role, you will negotiate pricing and terms, analyze demand and inventory, and ensure reliable supply across global markets. You'll partner with sales, operations, and finance to align sourcing strategies with custom
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er needs, lead supplier performance reviews, drive cost and quality improvements, and support new product introductions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Responsibilities
• Manage relationships and performance of electronic component suppliers to support wholesale distribution operations
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
• Analyze demand, inventory, and market trends to ensure reliable supply and minimize stockouts or excess
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to align sourcing strategies with business goals
• Monitor supplier KPIs, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support new product introductions and sourcing of alternative components to mitigate supply risk
• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual, quality, and regulatory requirements
Required Skills
• Supplier management
• Strategic sourcing
• Contract and price negotiation
• Supply chain planning
• Inventory analysis
• Data analysis and Excel
• Forecasting and demand planning
• Supplier performance management (KPIs)
• Cost reduction and margin analysis
• ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

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