Vendor Relations Manager

Newbury Franklin Industrials

Buffalo, New York

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Application Programming Interface (API), Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Data Visualization Tools, Dental Insurance, Distribution Services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Financial Trend Analysis, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Onboarding, Pivot Tables, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Data Management (PDM), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales Prospecting, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Buffalo, New York

POSTED

22 days ago

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Roles & Responsibilities:

Vendor prospecting & onboarding

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors to expand product offerings
Negotiate access to additional product lines and categories with existing suppliers
Manage the full vendor qualification process including terms, compliance, and setup

Buying group & vendor group management

Represent Fix Supply at yearly vendor summits and industry meetings
Align company goals with buying group initiatives and member programs
Oversee rebate programs, incentive structures, and compliance tracking
Build and maintain relationships with fellow group members and vendor reps

ERP product data & vendor integration

Partner with our data team to ensure timely ERP updates when vendor data changes (pricing, availability, specs, etc.)
Oversee and coordinate API and EDI data feeds from vendors
Identify data quality issues and drive resolution across systems

Pricing & margin analysis

Analyze vendor pricing, cost trends, and margin impact using Excel and internal reporting tools
Support strategic sourcing decisions with data-backed recommendations
Monitor rebate earnings and incentive performance against targets

Qualifications:

3+ years in supply chain, procurement, or vendor management
Experience with buying groups or distributor programs
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup, margin modeling)
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Preferred

Experience with buying groups or distributor programs
Background in industrial, OEM, or MRO product supply
Familiarity with ERP systems and product data management
Working knowledge of EDI or API-based data integrations
Comfort presenting to vendor reps and executive stakeholders
Exposure to BI or data visualization tools

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Newbury Franklin Industrials ("NFI") is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm focused on long-term holdings. NFI's team is comprised of hungry, growth-oriented professionals who thrive on making a direct impact and driving measurable results across our expanding portfolio of companies.

Vendor Relations Manager

Newbury Franklin Industrials

Buffalo, New York

About the Company

Newbury Franklin Industrials

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