Vendor Business Manager - Modern Infrastructure

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com Come join our team where youll make technology happen in surprising ways. Lets shape tomorrow - itll be a fun journey! Vendor Business Manager Modern Infrastructure (X3 Team) About the Team This role is part of Ingram Micros Modern Infrastructure X3 organization, supporting a diverse portfolio of 3540 vendors across servers, storage, data center technologies, and other modern infrastructure solutions. In this position, you will directly manage approximately 20 strategic vendor relationships, driving growth and maximizing value across the category. Position Overview The Vendor Business Manager (VBM) is responsible for shaping and executing the gotomarket GTM strategy for a defined set of vendors within the Modern Infrastructure category. Leveraging data-driven insights, you will build multivendor strategies that align with Ingram Micros objectives and strengthen engagement across our Xvantage platform. You will serve as a trusted partner to key vendors, driving business performance, optimizing financial outcomes, and ensuring seamless collaboration across sales, marketing, supply chain, and platform teams. This role requires strong business acumen, exceptional negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the infrastructure and platform technology landscape. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Financial Leadership Own the GTM strategy for assigned vendors, including sales, marketing, pricing, and inventory tactics to achieve Ingram Micros business objectives. Manage full P&L accountability for assigned vendors or category segments, ensuring strong financial performance and profitability. Influence category strategy through deep understanding of vendor technologies, market dynamics, and competitive trends. Vendor Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned vendors, fostering strong, collaborative partnerships. Identify and pursue growth opportunities, new product introductions, and strategic initiatives to expand category presence. Lead vendor negotiations to secure competitive terms, pricing, and agreements that support mutual success. Performance Management & Execution Monitor and report on vendor performance, ensuring alignment with shared goals and KPIs. Partner with supply chain teams to ensure accurate forecasting, inventory optimization, and timely product availability. Collaborate with Marketing to develop and execute campaigns, promotions, and demandgeneration initiatives. Leverage business insights and market intelligence to anticipate customer needs and identify emerging opportunities. Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of the platform and infrastructure technology ecosystem, including cloud, SaaS, and modern data center solutions. Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationshipbuilding skills. Proven business acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities and drive category growth. Resultsoriented mindset with a history of meeting or exceeding business objectives. Strategic thinker capable of building and executing comprehensive vendor business plans. Customerfocused approach with a commitment to delivering highvalue solutions. Ability to thrive in a fastpaced, collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities. Willingness to travel for vendor meetings, industry events, and strategic engagements. Education & Experience Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field required; Minimum of five years of relevant functional experience, including at least three years in vendor management, category management, or a related role. Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable business results and managing complex vendor relationships. Location: Buffalo, NY Hybrid work structure The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $88,700.00 - $150,800.00 per year. The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidates primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range. At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. This is not a complete listing of the job duties. Its a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties. Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check. Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. With us, youll make technology happen in surprising ways. Itll be a fun journey! Learn more at http://careers.ingrammicro.com Click Introduce Yourself above to join our talent network! Its no surprise that technology powers the planet. But what might surprise you is that Ingram Micro has the ability to reach more than 90% of the global population. By joining us, you make Ingram Micros contribution a reality: helping businesses grow, supporting industries from healthcare to education with their technology, or even connecting the world. Whats in it for you? Well, we take great care of our people, everyone is made to feel welcome, and opportunities to grow apply to all. But the prospect of shaping the future through technology is something youre unlikely to find anywhere else. Lets shape tomorrow.