VBM II - Vendor/Category Strategy and Growth

About the role

Drive Strategy - Build Partnerships - Own Growth.
As a Vendor Business Manager II, you will lead the strategy and performance of a technology category or portfolio of vendors within the Ingram Micro ecosystem. You will shape go-to-market direction, strengthen strategic vendor partnerships, and drive profitable growth through data-led decision making — including leveraging the power of Xvantage to maximize value creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-vendor go-to-market strategies aligned with business objectives
• Own sales, marketing, pricing, and inventory tactics to deliver on category performance goals
• Leverage data insights to identify growth opportunities and optimize execution
• Influence company strategy through deep expertise in your technology category
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure alignment against agreed objectives
• Drive adoption and engagement across the platform ecosystem
• Maximize vendor utilization of data insights and platform capabilities

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in Business, Marketing or related field, MBA preferred (or additional relevant experience in a related field)
• Minimum eight years of functional experience, including at least five years of position-specific experience
• Demonstrated ability to influence business outcomes through financial and strategic decision-making
• Willingness to travel for vendor meetings and industry events as needed

Qualifications

• Experience working with or at a Big 4 consulting firm
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts and the confidence to influence at senior levels
• Understand how to balance partnership with performance and translate market intelligence into actionable growth plans

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Hybrid work structure – currently 3 days onsite/2 remote
• Typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $105,500.00 - $179,400.00 per year
• 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

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $105,500.00 - $179,400.00 per year.

Schedule

This role offers a hybrid work structure – currently 3 days onsite/2 remote.