Junior Account Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and internal cross-functional teams to drive business development initiatives, including pricing strategy, client negotiations, and procurement management.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and customers to establish competitive pricing models, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality and performance standards.
• Develop and manage procurement strategies for mechanical and electronic components, optimizing supply chain efficiency and mitigating risks.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to align product development with cost targets, production timelines, and customer requirements.
• Define and execute sourcing strategies for key components, identifying and qualifying new suppliers to support product innovation and manufacturing scalability.
• Conduct market research and cost analysis to inform pricing strategies and improve supplier partnerships.
• Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and long-term sustainability of supplier and client agreements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless production ramp-up and supply chain readiness.
• Act as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring alignment on project goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Identify and resolve procurement and supply chain challenges, improving efficiency and cost savings while maintaining product integrity.
• Provide regular reports and updates to stakeholders on project status, cost breakdowns, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years in project management, business development, or procurement in hardware manufacturing.
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations, pricing strategy, and contract management.
• Knowledge of sourcing, supply chain optimization, and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with NPI processes and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.