Job Description

Central Security Distribution – Mount Waverley VIC

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Do you enjoy working with people, technology, and well-known brands? Are you interested in developing your career within the security industry while building strong supplier partnerships and supporting innovative product portfolios?

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We're looking for a Supplier Relations Associate to join our Melbourne-based Supplier Relations team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's leading global suppliers, supporting product strategies, supplier engagement, and go-to-market initiatives across a diverse range of security technologies.

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What You'll Be Doing

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You'll work closely with the Supplier Relations Manager to support the performance and growth of our product portfolio while helping drive supplier engagement and sales success. Key responsibilities include:

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- Support the day-to-day management of the Access Control, Intrusion, and Alarm portfolio.
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- Maintain product information, pricing, and compliance documentation.
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- Identify portfolio opportunities, product gaps, and SKU optimisation initiatives.
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- Assist with product launches, updates, and lifecycle management activities.
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Commercial Analysis & Reporting

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- Analyse sales performance, margins, pricing, and product trends.
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- Develop reports, dashboards, and insights that support business decisions.
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- Assist with pricing reviews, rebate tracking, and supplier performance analysis.
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- Support supplier relationships and performance reviews.
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- Gradually take ownership of selected supplier relationships with mentoring and support.
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- Coordinate supplier training, product updates, and sales enablement activities.
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- Work with sales teams to provide product insights, positioning support, and resources that help drive growth.
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Marketing & Business Support

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- Assist with product launches, promotions, and internal communications.
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- Support product content across digital platforms and internal systems.
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- Collaborate with inventory, marketing, and sales teams on portfolio initiatives.
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What We're Looking For

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You don't need to tick every box, but you'll be successful in this role if you have:

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- Strong analytical skills and an ability to interpret commercial and sales data.
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- A technical mindset and curiosity to learn about security technologies and integrations.
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- Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
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- Solid communication skills and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
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- A proactive, self-driven approach with a willingness to take ownership.
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- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data.
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Preferred Experience

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- Experience in product management, category management, commercial analysis, marketing, or a related field.
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- Exposure to supplier, vendor, or manufacturer relationships.
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- A degree in business, marketing, analytics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
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