Oversee and manage a portfolio of branded suppliers to obtain best financial and operational position in one of Medline's fastest growing divisions. Serve as primary liaison between vendor and Medline.
Negotiate agreements with vendors to achieve improved financial terms and conditions
Build collaborative partnerships with vendors.
Develop, sell, and implement marketing programs designed to sell more profitable products and deliver value and savings to Medline customers and sales reps.
Communicate and maintain vendor scorecards and manage vendor relationships towards achieving top level performance.
Perform as the escalation point for all functional areas in the distribution division working with the vendor to problem solve and mediate through challenges and opportunities they arise.
Respond to vendor related questions or issues for quick resolution.
Plan and attend business reviews with vendors, healthcare industry and trade show events.
Medline offers a business casual, entrepreneurial work environment with strong growth potential, a competitive compensation package, and a complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401(k) with company match. And much more!Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of marketing, product management or sales experience OR HS diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of marketing, product management or sales experience
Relevant Work Experience
At least 2 years of experience negotiating with outside vendors, including negotiating contracts, prices, resolving service issues and/or reconciling differences.
Additional
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree.
Relevant Work Experience
Distribution operations or general healthcare market experience.
