Job Duties

1.   Identify   suppliers to source the desired products with the following characteristics   in mind:
   1.   Quality   products and brands that we want associated with the GuideWell brand
   2.   Competitive   pricing
   3.   Willingness   to provide periodic price reductions/promotions
   4.   Ability   to drop ship

                                            i.    If not, identify a distributor   of that product who will

1.   Has   the technical capabilities to interface with our ERP system
2.   Cultivate   relationships with suppliers to stay abreast of new products and promotion   opportunities.
3.   Liaise   with procurement to develop supplier agreements
   1.   Coordinate   with applicable GuideWell counterparts to ensure all contract terms are   covered.
   2.   Coordinate   with Merchandising and IT to ensure catalog upload processes are created and   completed in efficient and timely manner.
   3.   Negotiate   for product samples.
   4.   Work   with Merchandising Manager to identify products to add to GuideWell.com and   client storefronts.
      1.   Attend   periodic Merchandising meetings to

                                            i.    Review sales, margin, and   overall current assortment performance

                                           ii.    Plan for future product needs   based on financial forecast and promotional campaigns

1.   Address   adhoc product needs based on market trends or new client launches.
2.   Provide   Merchandising with periodic updates on new supplier opportunities.
3.   Work   with Procurements and Legal to:
   1.   Cultivate   relationships with applicable Procurement and Legal personnel
   2.   Develop   supplier contract template
   3.   Expeditiously   process supplier contracts
   4.   Attempt   to multi-source products where possible
      1.   Constantly   strive to reduce product costs while maintaining quality.

Primary Technical / Business Requirements: (e.g. Hardware,   Software, Operating System)

•   3   or more years’ experience in commodity management or supplier development. 
•   Internet   retail experience desired and progressive knowledge of the health and   wellness industry
•   Strong   communication, analytical and decision making skills
•   Demonstrated   strong written, presentation, and communication skills with all levels of   organization and suppliers.
•   Knowledge   of best in class sourcing procedures and practices preferred
•   Strong   analytical and decision making skills.
•   Strong   sense of urgency
•   Able   to work independently in a fast-paced environment
•   Must   be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•   Minimum   bachelor’s degree preferred.   
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Secondary Technical / Business Requirements (desired)

•   Advanced   knowledge of, and experience using, core MS Office products with strengths in   Excel and Access.