Supplier Manager - Security II
Arrow Electronics, Inc.Position:
Supplier Manager - Security II
Job Description:
What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Supplier Management
• Develop and maintain executive and field-level relationships with key supplier stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier escalations, business planning, strategic initiatives, and operational alignment.
• Lead annual business planning, quarterly business revie
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ws (QBRs), and regular executive engagement activities.
• Advocate for supplier priorities within Arrow while representing Arrow's interests with supplier leadership.
Business Growth & Market Development
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies that drive bookings, billings, market share, and profitability.
• Identify market opportunities, customer segments, and partner growth areas to expand supplier adoption.
• Partner with sales teams to support strategic opportunities, competitive positioning, and pipeline development.
• Deliver business plans that achieve growth objectives while maximizing return on investment.
Partner Ecosystem Development
• Drive partner recruitment, activation, enablement, and engagement programs that increase supplier adoption across the channel.
• Collaborate with channel sales teams to identify, develop, and grow strategic partner relationships.
• Support initiatives that increase partner participation, certifications, pipeline generation, and customer acquisition.
• Align supplier resources and Arrow teams to accelerate growth opportunities.
Program Management & Demand Generation
• Design and manage supplier-funded programs, incentives, rebates, and demand generation initiatives.
• Develop and execute marketing and sales programs that generate pipeline and revenue growth.
• Track program effectiveness and provide recommendations to optimize performance and outcomes.
• Monitor key business metrics and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.
Operational Excellence
• Champion initiatives that improve the customer, partner, and supplier experience.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and IT teams to resolve complex business issues and remove barriers to growth.
• Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve scalability and execution.
Leadership & Influence
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned suppliers and technologies.
• Provide guidance and enablement to sales teams on strategic opportunities and market positioning.
• Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct authority.
• Mentor and develop less experienced team members while sharing best practices across the organization.
What We Are Looking For
• Strong experience in supplier management, business development, channel sales, product management, or technology distribution.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level business relationships.
• Proven success developing and executing growth strategies that achieve measurable business results.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing revenue, profitability, and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working within the technology ecosystem, including suppliers, channel partners, or distribution.
• Understanding of go-to-market planning, demand generation, partner programs, and incentive structures.
• Experience analyzing business performance, market trends, and growth opportunities.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Knowledge of the cybersecurity market including experience working with security vendors.
• Understanding of GTM strategies for MSPs & MSSPs
Leadership Expectations
• Recognized as a trusted advisor and business leader.
• Serves as a subject matter expert within assi