Key Responsibilities

Supplier Acquisition & Contracting

• Build and execute the supplier acquisition plan (priority brands & distributors by category).
• Negotiate commercial terms: price lists, MOQs, rebates/MDF, exclusive bundles, shelf life/expiry rules, and payment terms (in coordination with Finance).
• Draft and enforce SLAs (fill rate, OTIF, lead times, damage/returns); run QBRs and performance scorecards. Category & Trade Marketing
• Co-own assortment, price tiers, and promo calendar with Commercial/Growth.
• Secure trade marketing funds (sponsored listings, bundles, seasonal promos); track promo ROI and sell-out.
• Guardrails on AOV/MOV, pack architecture, and margin corridors.

Data, Catalog & Compliance

• Ensure catalog completeness & quality (GTIN/barcodes, images, packs/UoM, attributes).
• Maintain vendor compliance (KYB docs, sanctions screening coordination with Compliance).
• Enforce chargeback/penalty schedules for chronic SLA breaches.

Operations & Systems

• Align with Ops on cross-dock, cut-offs, delivery windows, returns/RMA. 
• Enable EDI/API for POs/ASNs/e-invoicing; ensure timely GRN and reconciliation ERP
• Drive inventory visibility and demand signals to suppliers; support S&OP cadence.

Governance & Risk

• Maintain supplier risk register (dependency, quality, legal, financial).
• Establish exit plans and continuity options for critical SKUs.
• Coordinate with Legal on templates (master supply agreement, promo addenda, data sharing).