Strategic Partnerships and Vendor Manager, Aerospace

POSITION SUMMARY The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to evaluating existing systems and procedures,offering strategic recommendations, and implementing enhancements that drive departmental efficiency andcontribute to overall profitability. This role is instrumental in advancing the organization’s procurementcapabilities by securing partnerships with high-quality suppliers of materials and components. Responsibilitiesinclude negotiating and managing contracts, pricing structures, delivery schedules, and quality benchmarks toensure optimal value and sustained competitive advantage.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable Accommodations StatementThe SPVM Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s vendor strategy to ensurealignment with overarching business objectives. This position is responsible for achieving operational goals byfostering robust, collaborative relationships with key vendor partners and suppliers.Essential Functions StatementsVendor Relationship Management● Serve as primary point of contact market category partners, and internal sales liaison● Cultivate long-term strategic partnerships for the top 20–25 core category partners through regularengagement, business reviews, and feedback sessions.● Represent the company professionally at vendor trainings, meetings, workshops, and trade shows.Partnership Negotiation and Strategy● Lead negotiations on distribution agreements, pricing, discounts, payment terms, rebates, and salesterritory access.● Drive market share growth and profitability through strategic vendor partnerships.● Support sales negotiations and vendor discussions with data-driven insights and strategicrecommendations.Program Execution and Performance Analysis● Execute core vendor programs including Quarterly and Bi-Annual Business Reviews.● Analyze margin trends, vendor on time delivery and other vendor performance initiatives to optimizeprofitability● Coordinate with sales to align vendor strategy with market growth plans.Training and Enablement● Schedule and oversee vendor and Noble training programs, within your market category.● Ensure sales teams are equipped with up-to-date product knowledge and competitive insights.Vendor Data Management and Reporting● Maintain accurate vendor directory data in systems like Salesforce and NetSuite including price lists,marketing materials, training, and competitive intelligence.● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports for leadership and stakeholders.● Monitor vendor metrics such as sales averages, profitability, training access, and pipeline forecastswhich will support in choosing the top strategic vendors within your market categoryMarketing and Branding Collaboration● Partner with Marketing and vendors on catalog submissions, advertising, GSA Advantage, other websitesand trade show branding.● Negotiate marketing co-op funds and promotional opportunities with vendor partners.Compliance and Agreement Review● Liaise with Compliance Director to manage NDAs, Distributor Agreements, and Supplier Qualificationforms.● Conduct initial agreement reviews prior to legal/compliance evaluation.● Incorporate GSA Advantage recommendations into vendor strategy.Cross-Functional Collaboration● Work closely with SPVM team, procurement, finance, and compliance teams to align reporting andvendor strategy.● Collaborate with sales on product/service needs, kitting opportunities, and vendor selection forprograms and IDIQs.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE● Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent experience● 2+ years of sales and/or business development experience with a track record of capture and programmanagement within assigned market and region● 2+ years of experience with US Government contracting and acquisition prior military experience is aplus● Exceptional understanding of government customers, operations, and requirements coupled with a ofkey industry supplier relationshipsCOMPUTER SKILLS ● NetSuite/Oracle● Tableau● Slack● Salesforce● Other Business Software● ExcelPHYSICAL DEMANDS  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Equal Opportunity Statement:Noble provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected category in accordancewith applicable federal, state, and local laws. Noble complies with applicable state and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to allterms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdfThe Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended toprovide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed asan exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be