Description:
As a leading partner in healthcare, Medline Canada's sole purpose is Together Improving Care – this means being deeply committed to the health and well-being of our customers, employees, partners and our communities. We employ a diverse group of top talent focused on growing and making a difference in the lives of Canadians, coast-to-coast.
Compensation Is Only One Part Of The Employee Value Proposition That Medline Canada Offers Our Employees. As Part Of Our Mission, We Offer One Of The Most Competitive And Engaging Employee Experience Programs In Canada, Which Includes
- Collaborative work environment with highly engaged employees
- Market competitive compensation and benefits plan, including LTD & Insurance
- DPSP match program
- Annual Employee Appreciation Week
- Paid vacation and personal days
- Lifeworks® Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources supporting mental, physical, family and financial well-being
- Career growth and training programs
- Open communication with Senior Leaders
- Tailored incentives for eligible employee groups, such as home office reimbursement and Sylvan Learning Centre credit
- Employee referral program
- Education support programs
- Fitness subsidy
- Recognition programs
- Social activities
- And much more…
Job Description Summary
Oversee and manage a portfolio of strategic branded suppliers to obtain best financial and operational position.
Serve as primary liaison between vendor and Medline for assigned vendors.
Develop and grow new business through collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
Job Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage vendor relationships and/or vendor projects in which cross-departmental and cross-divisional activity is required.
- Negotiate agreements with vendors to achieve improved financial terms and conditions. Types of agreements include but are not limited to: Distribution Agreements, Operational Efficiency Agreements, and Transportation Agreements.
- Build collaborative partnerships with strategic vendors to gain buy-in and support across all leadership levels internally within Medline, and externally with the vendor.
- Develop, sell, and implement marketing programs designed to sell more profitable products and deliver value and savings to Medline customers and sales reps.
- Develop and deliver presentations and proposals that demonstrate the value proposition and differentiation of Medline products and services. Collaborate with Marketing team to develop marketing insights and materials.
- Provide thought leadership and guidance to Vendor Managers on how to effectively develop a portfolio.
- Demonstrate portfolio ownership by creating and defending strategies with sound judgement and analytics.
- Communicate and maintain vendor scorecards and manage vendor relationships towards achieving top level performance.
- Primary responsibility to assigned vendors to problem solve and mediate through challenges and opportunities they arise.
- Plan and attend business reviews with vendor, healthcare industry events, and trade show events.