Supplier Relationship Manager - New Haven, CT
18 hours ago
Job description
As our Supplier Relationship Manager, you'll spearhead growth initiatives for top manufacturers, build robust relationships, and drive significant business impact in our data-driven food service environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who takes initiative, brings solutions, and collaborates with high energy while managing multiple priorities without compromising quality. The role will require leveraging data, modern technology, and AI tools to inform strategic decisions, demonstrate accountability, and celebrate collective victories. The successful candidate will adeptly manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines without compromising quality, leveraging modern technology and AI tools to optimize efficiency.
Who We Are:
Buyers Edge Platform is a leading digital procurement network and solutions provider for the foodservice industry, delivering savings, insights, and technology that help operators, distributors, and manufacturers succeed. Through its portfolio of solutions—including Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Services, Software Solutions, and Supply Chain Management—Buyers Edge is reshaping how the foodservice industry connects and thrives. At the heart of our work is a culture built on a passion for collaboration, technology, and helping foodservice business succeed.
We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.
Your Impact:
- Own and grow a portfolio of manufacturer partnerships
- Execute key sales actions: expand product offerings, eliminate contract exclusions, and foster deeper engagement
- Build strong, sustainable relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Monitor and enhance contract competitiveness
- Develop and lead strategies to increase contract utilization rates
- Identify and capitalize on cross-sell opportunities across all Buyers Edge Platform companies, maximizing every touchpoint to drive new revenue streams
- Plan and lead strategic planning sessions and business reviews (in-person and virtual
- Coordinate impactful demos, meetings, and check-ins
- Intently track KPIs and analyze performance, continuously identifying avenues for improvement
- Own the seamless onboarding of new Manufacturer contracts
- Become a power user of Salesforce, Tableau Dashboards, and Microsoft Teams
- Champion broader team initiatives
About You:
- 5+ years of impactful industry experience in a relevant field
- Bachelor's degree in business, culinary arts, or a related field
- A Culinary or Operations background is a significant advantage
- A deep understanding of the foodservice landscape and data-driven marketing principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, with a particular prowess in Excel and PowerPoint
- Laser-like attention to detail and exceptional organizational capabilities
- Stellar communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving acumen
- The ability to dissect data, extract powerful insights, and translate them into decisive action
- A proven track record of crushing deadlines, juggling multiple projects, and excelling both independently and as part of a high-performing team
- Willingness to travel (up to 30%) for partner visits and industry events
- A potent blend of strategic foresight and flawless execution
- A tenacious "get-it-done" attitude, even when navigating complexity
Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we're looking for
What's in this for you:
- Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
- Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
- Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.
We welcome all.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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