**Who We Are:** At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet! **Job Summary:** Engages with executive level suppliers to direct the business relationship between the assigned suppliers and the company to achieve the financial performance and return of assigned product lines. **Principal Responsibilities:** + Leads and directs the global supplier business management tea and, solutions architects responsible for project management, development and implementation of supplier based marketing and strategy plans designed to maximize profitability and market share. + Provides leadership and vision to the development of new services that combines supplier resources and capabilities with the company's resources and capabilities, thus creating a unique value proposition. + Manages and oversees research project for highly complex industry and client problems, issues, and environments to explore alternatives, propose new practice offerings, and assess business risks. + Evaluates new and emerging technologies for use with current practice offerings. + Aligns company goals and objectives with the supplier, utilizing effective executive level communication to influence supplier organization both vertically and horizontally to ensure mutual goals and objectives are achieved. + Works closely with internal and key supplier leadership to ensure effective leveraging of these relationships to positively impact opportunities for business success. + Identifies and drives new supplier opportunities with particular emphasis on the development of new services that blend unique supplier resource/capability along with the company's service/capability to create a value proposition. + Conducts business reviews with supplier and internal management to maintain relationships and identify key issues. + Delivers strategic direction to the supplier business planning and implementation process. + Defines the focus on the interrelated and expanding technology solutions offerings. + Other duties as assigned. **Job Level Specifications:** + Provides leadership and direction through managers and senior managers. Accountable for the performance and results of a major function that has cross-organizational impact and is comprised of multiple departments and/or teams. + Establishes policies appropriate for the function. Interprets and recommends modifications to enterprise-wide policies and practices. Adapts and executes functional business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategies. Responsible for efficient utilization of significant resources within the function. + Objectives are defined in collaboration with senior management and results assessed with a long-term perspective. Decisions are guided by functional strategy and priorities. + Collaborates with senior management and others concerning matters of significance to the company. Routinely conducts briefings for senior management and/or key external contacts. Influences senior management or customers/clients. + Decisions likely have serious impact on the overall success or failure of a function. Erroneous decisions or recommendations result in critical delays or modifications to company objectives and cause long-term harm to business operations. **Work Experience:** + Typically 10+ years including 5+ years of management experience **Education and Certification(s):** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. **What We Offer:** Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community. + Generous Paid Time Off + 401K and Pension Plan + Paid Holidays + Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption) + Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance + Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance + Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account + Education Assistance + Employee Development Resources + Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet. 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 committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. 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 at (888) 994-7669.