Vendor Relations Manager

Job Summary Medline Industries has an immediate opening for a Vendor Relations Manager in our Laboratory products division! This position will be based out of our Northfield, IL headquarters and will offer a hybrid model of work. The Sourcing Vendor Relations Manager will oversee and manage a portfolio of branded suppliers to obtain best financial and operational position. This person will also serve as primary liaison between vendor and Medline.Job Description Responsibilities : Negotiate agreements with vendors to achieve improved financial terms and conditions. Build collaborative partnerships with vendors. Develop, sell, and implement marketing programs designed to drive behavior towards 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. Required Job Requirements : Education Bachelor’s degree Work Experience At least 3 years of marketing, product management or sales 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 : Distribution operations or general healthcare market experience. Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position : $85,280.00 - $123,760.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and / or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.