The Supplier Relations Analyst is responsible for tracking and collecting supplier rebates and allowances, ensuring all merchandise credits are accurately processed, and supporting supplier negotiations. This role serves as a dedicated liaison between suppliers and internal finance and supply chain teams to maximize rebate opportunities and enhance supplier relationships within USESI.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Rebates & Merchandise Credits

• Track and collect all supplier rebates and allowances, ensuring proper documentation and timely submission to finance.
• Identify and recover unprocessed or unclaimed merchandise credits to maximize cost savings.

Supplier Program Management & ENABLE System Administration

• Serve as initial point of contact for new supplier engagement and new program consideration
• Manage supplier rebate programs within ENABLE, including setup, updates, and renewals.
• Serve as an ENABLE system expert to support internal teams.
• Oversee regional supplier programs, negotiating and managing renewals for existing and potential new suppliers.

Non-Merchandise Program Negotiations

• Lead negotiations for non-merchandise supplier programs, including:
  • Fleet programs (e.g., Ford)
  • Office supplies (e.g., Staples)
  • Facility services (e.g., bottled water, Cintas, forklifts)
• Identify new opportunities to reduce costs and improve supplier efficiencies.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor and track rebate program performance, generating reports for supplier reviews, conversion analyses, and monthly supplier meetings.
• Manage Region Specific (RFG) program communication and follow-up with regional purchasing teams.

Project Support & Process Improvement

• Assist in supply chain efficiency projects that drive cost savings and operational improvements.
• Provide support to key team members on supplier relations tasks, allowing them to focus on core business functions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in finance, procurement, supply chain, or data analysis-preferably within electrical distribution.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Personable and relationship-driven, capable of engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Proficiency in IT systems with the ability to become an expert in rebate tracking tools (e.g., ENABLE).
• Experience negotiating supplier programs or managing rebates is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products, in particular MS Excel and creating spreadsheets and analyzing data.
• Basic knowledge regarding Electrical Industry Suppliers and the products they sell is advantageous.

If you are an analytical, detail-driven professional with a passion for supplier relations and supply chain optimization, we encourage you to apply!

This is a hybrid position based out of one of our USESI locations. While the role is primarily remote, candidates must be available to travel to a USESI East Coast location as needed to support collaboration with suppliers, internal teams, and leadership.

Apply today and become part of the USESI team!