Avnet Abacus
Avnet Abacus is a pan-European distributor committed to supporting customers from design to fulfilment. Avnet Abacus’ exceptional linecard features globally recognized manufacturers and an extensive product range that includes interconnect, passive, electromechanical, power supply, energy storage, wireless & sensor products and solutions. Avnet Abacus is a regional business unit of Avnet with European headquarters in Belgium (Avnet Europe Comm. VA).
For our European Product Marketing Team (PASSIVES COMPONENTS) at Avnet Abacus we are looking for you:
Product Manager Commodity Products (m/f/d)
Location Poing near Munich
What We offer:
- Flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes, and a high degree of personal responsibility with a wide range of decision-making level
- Structured onboarding as part of the NEO program and qualified training
- Attractive and performance-related compensation
- Work-life balance through flexible working hours and the opportunity to work hybrid remotely
- 30 days of vacation plus special leave for personal matters
- Comprehensive group accident insurance – also valid outside of working hours
- Supplementary health insurance with Allianz for fee-based preventive medical examinations, additional dental care, vision care, etc.
- Subsidized company pension plan
- Co-payment for capital-forming benefits (VWL)
- Membership in Wellpass (fitness and health)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive continuing education opportunities with a wide selection of free training and seminar offerings
- Job bike leasing
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop a strong network of relationships with assigned suppliers for optimized access to key decision makers and information.
- Understand suppliers’ market approach and product focus to develop and drive the product strategy in collaboration with the Commodity Marketing Manager.
- Develop product and market expertise that will help to provide knowledgeable guidance to Sales and other Commodity team members.
- Deep-dive analysis and forecasting of price/quote trends and inventory profile.
- Negotiate promotional pricing with suppliers to acquire best cost and package deals, including negotiations at global scale.
- Analyse inventory profile, guide and support sales by providing regular market information and ‘best cost alternatives’, drive sales to sell overstock.
- Support, coach and optimise quoting and purchasing activities for Commodity products.
Your Profile:
- Excellent Communication, negotiation, analytical and commercial skills
- Strong desire to push ahead and proactively take responsibility in a dynamic matrix organisation.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent commercial and/or technical background.
- A minimum of 3 years experience working in product marketing or purchasing, or in the Passives components business (distribution, customer and supplier).
- Capable of building positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers & customers.
- Analytical mind set and proficiency in excel or equivalent.
- A team player who is prepared to take responsibility.
- Confident, decisive, pragmatic and flexible.
- Strategic planning skills are an advantage.
- Good computer skills (Office365, especially excel or similar analytical tools); SAP knowledge would be beneficial.
- Fluency in English.
Are you interested ?
Then we look out for your application!
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu.
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