Supplier & Brand Development

Supplier & Brand Development

200-250K

Upstate NY

We are looking for someone to help us grow and strengthen our supplier and brand partnerships within a large e-commerce business.

The role will involve finding new suppliers of branded products, reaching out to potential partners, and developing relationships from the first conversation through to working together. You will also work closely with our existing suppliers to identify new opportunities, improve the relationship, and develop exclusive partnerships where possible.

You will be involved in the early stages of purchasing, including discussing products, pricing, availability, and terms, while helping to bring new suppliers and brands into the business.

Key responsibilities:

Find and approach new branded product suppliers and brands.

Build strong, long-term relationships with new and existing suppliers.

Develop opportunities with existing suppliers and look for ways to grow the partnership.

Work toward exclusive partnerships and agreements with suppliers.

Be involved in initial purchasing, pricing, and commercial discussions.

Research new brands, products, and supplier opportunities.

Help expand and develop our supplier network.

Must have proven experience demonstrating strong skills in the following areas:

Strong communication

Relationship building

Confidence and initiative

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness