Supplier Business Development Manager
Pubblicato il 17-10-2026 - Avnet Silica in Modena
Our Avnet Silica team in Italy is looking for experienced Supplier Business Development Manager We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented professional to lead supplier development initiatives, identify new opportunities, and optimize our supplier network. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our sourcing strategy, enhancing supplier performance, and contributing to our long-term success in a fast-paced, global environment. Responsibilities * Direct and manages the supplier business plan and implementation process throughout the organization * Align goals and objectives of supplier with the company to ensure mutual goals and objectives are achieved. * Determine, monitor and recommend plans for the supplier, company business relationship on a tactical and strategic level. * Participate in supplier business reviews providing appropriate data and engaging in resolving issues.
* Identify and drive new supplier opportunities with particular emphasis on the development of new services that blend unique supplier resource/capability along with service/capability to create a unique value proposition. * Support cross functional communication with the company's product groups in price negotiations and market knowledge. * Responsible for the management of activities and programs that will drive the supplier’s pro-forma performance in an effort to achieve Avnet's financial goals. * Perform analysis and reports of various program impact for the supplier. * Manage forecasting pipeline requirements and rebate projections. * Drive demand creation and design-in activities for FPGA solutions * Identify and develop new opportunities in key markets (AI, industrial, automotive, networking) * Engage with customers at system and architecture level Requirements * Experience on SBDM or similar role is mandatory * Education in electronic field is desirable * Fluency in English and Italian * Ability for frequent travelling's across Italy At Avnet we put a strong emphasis on