Product Manager - Strategic Vendor & Product Development

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Regular Full Time Full-Time Batavia, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Parksite, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking experienced Manager of Strategic Vendor & New Product Development. Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on identifying growth opportunities and bringing new ideas to life? As the Manager, Strategic Vendor & New Product Development, you will play a critical role in shaping Parksite’s future by building a best-in‑class vendor ecosystem and expanding our Interiors and Exteriors product portfolio.

This highly visible, externally focused role blends strategy, analytics, relationship-building, and execution to drive long‑term growth and innovation across the organization.

Build your career in a thriving industry

• Lead enterprise‑wide vendor strategy and directly influence Parksite’s growth, market positioning, and product innovation
• Work cross‑functionally with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to bring new products and partnerships to life
• Build and manage relationships with top national and regional brands while shaping the future of our product portfolio

• Gain hands‑on experience leading strategic initiatives such as vendor acquisition, product launches, and portfolio expansion
• Develop expertise in market analysis, supplier negotiations, and cross‑functional leadership
• Enhance your leadership capabilities by driving enterprise‑wide initiatives and influencing stakeholders at all levels

• Lead Parksite’s vendor acquisition and portfolio expansion strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives and long‑term market positioning
• Identify adjacent and complementary product categories that enhance value for Interiors and Exteriors customers and increase share of wallet
• Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and trend identification to uncover product gaps and high‑potential supplier opportunities
• Build and maintain a structured pipeline of new product and vendor opportunities sourced from Sales, customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Develop multi‑year roadmaps for vendor and product expansion to support sustained growth
• Create and present business cases for new vendors and product lines, including revenue potential, margins, investment requirements, and risk assessments
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to evaluate feasibility, profitability, and strategic fit of new opportunities
• Establish and manage a rigorous vendor evaluation framework assessing quality, financial stability, reliability, and cultural alignment
• Lead cross‑functional due diligence and decision‑making processes for vendor selection
• Negotiate commercial terms, partnership agreements, and performance expectations with new and prospective suppliers
• Oversee end‑to‑end vendor onboarding and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes from approval through launch
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure readiness across inventory, logistics, pricing, systems integration, and sales training
• Ensure successful product launches and strong adoption across all Parksite locations
• Serve as the executive point of contact for strategic vendor partners, building long‑term, mutually beneficial relationships
• Establish vendor performance standards, including KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews
• Drive continuous improvement in vendor performance, product availability, and service levels
• Identify opportunities to optimize, rationalize, or expand vendor relationships based on performance and strategic alignment
• Co‑develop growth opportunities, pilot programs, exclusive partnerships, and product expansion initiatives with key vendors
• Ensure smooth transition of new vendors and products into steady‑state ownership by Category/Product Management
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Sales leadership to identify customer needs and new product opportunities
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to support product positioning, launch…