Portfolio Manager

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Supplier Management Group Full Time Reston, VA, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Company: Government Scientific Source

Location: Reston, Virginia (Hybrid; three (3) days onsite)

Salary Range: $60,

About Government Scientific Source:

Since its inception in 1991, Government Scientific Source (Gov Sci) has been driven by a desire to empower those at the forefront of cutting‑edge scientific research and groundbreaking discoveries. By championing employee development and through the careful cultivation of quality, compliance and integrity in all facets of business, Gov Sci has established itself as a dynamic scientific equipment distributor that fosters innovation and facilitates advancements in the federal research arena and beyond.

The Portfolio Manager supports the Category Manager by managing a designated portfolio of suppliers and products within the broader category. This role is responsible for cultivating and strengthening supplier relationships, planning and leading business reviews, maintaining accurate product data, coordinating sales training, reviewing and approving product pricing, and ensuring the portfolio receives appropriate support.

In collaboration with the Category Manager and Director of Supplier Management, the Portfolio Manager develops and executes strategic plans to drive portfolio growth, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support overall business objectives.

• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers within the assigned portfolio, including regular business reviews and serving as point of contact for supplier inquiries or issues.
• Develop and execute a strategic business plan to drive the growth of the assigned portfolio(s) in conjunction with the Category Manager and Director of Supplier Management.
• Prepare monthly and/or quarterly business reviews by providing related data analyses and sales reviews.
• Manage product data, including web content, product organization group assignments, new item set up, activations, replacements, and discontinuations.
• Conduct pricing updates and changes on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with marketing tactics, supporting promotions, and ensuring promotion redemptions are tracked.
• Maintain cross-functional relationships with internal departments including but not limited to Sales, Marketing, and Purchasing.
• Additional tasks as necessary to support peer collaboration and a team approach.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or scientific field.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Access.
• Multitasking experience, flexibility, and a functional understanding of time and priority management.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Keen attention to detail, and a high regard for quality.

• Lab industry experience, preferably in product management.
• An understanding of financial data and reporting methodologies, various performance metrics and ROI analyses.
• Sales, marketing, finance, or other commercial functional knowledge.
• Knowledge of laboratory products and applications, actual working laboratory experience, or understanding of customer requirements in laboratory settings.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, customer orientation, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

(Top benefits and perks)

• 15 days accrued PTO for first year employees in addition to 12 paid holidays and birthday PTO.
• Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus.
• 100% company paid life and disability insurance.
• Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Health…