Associate Professional - Vendor Management

at  Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is the business behind the world’s brands reaching nearly 90 percent of the world’s population. We focus on cloud, advanced, and specialty technology solutions, in addition to mobility and commercial/consumer technologies. Our market reach, diverse solutions portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. We have approximately 27,000 associates committed to serving our more than 161,000 customers and 1,500 vendor partners worldwide. Learn more at www.Ingrammicro.com.
Ingram Micro has earned Great Place to Work Certification™ for 2024-2025 in Canada! This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to our people and our culture.
Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma, degree, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1-2 years of customer service, sales, or retail experience preferred.
• Experience in outbound cold calling would be an asset.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and strong financial acumen.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities simultaneously while leveraging strong negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes and drive successful results.
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently, demonstrating the ability to take initiative and achieve goals.
• A collaborative team player who embraces opportunities for growth and development.
• Strong experience with MS Office Suite.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It is a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all of these duties.
  At Ingram Micro, certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonuses, or sales incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. Canadian associates have access to flexible Healthcare, Dental, Vision, well-being benefits and perks, critical illness, disability coverage, mental health support, paid time off, RRSP Matching and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as a liaison between vendors and the organization.
• Provides specialized consultative service and implements, drives, and maintains vendor programs, marketing, and training.
• Actively market and advocate for the vendor’s products or services, utilizing strategic sales techniques to increase visibility, generate leads, and drive sales growth.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and monitor vendor performance.
• Research invoice and contractual issues and resolve discrepancies.