Vendor Portfolio Executive

Nextech Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Birmingham is seeking a Vendor Portfolio Executive for a key role at the heart of their vendor strategy. The ideal candidate will own product clarity for assigned vendors and translate vendor roadmaps into usable guidance for internal teams. This position operates within a hybrid work model, and is suited for individuals from a background in vendor enablement or procurement. Competitive salary of £35,000 offered, with a strong focus on collaboration and insight rather than direct sales.

Qualifications

• Background in Vendor or Product Enablement.
• Experience in Purchasing / Buying / Procurement.
• Knowledge of Sales Operations or Commercial Operations.

Responsibilities

• Own product and portfolio clarity for assigned vendors.
• Translate vendor roadmaps into clear guidance for teams.
• Act as the internal product expert.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Organisational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Complex problem-solving

Job description

Role: Vendor Portfolio Executive

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - WFH Monday & Friday)

Salary: £35,000

Why this role?

This is a key commercial role sitting at the heart of our vendor strategy. You'll be the person who brings clarity to complex vendor portfolios - deciding what matters, what doesn't, and why - and making sure Sales, Marketing, Procurement and Vendors are all aligned.

If you enjoy understanding products, spotting opportunities, and shaping how a business focuses its effort (without carrying a sales target or negotiating contracts), this role is for you.

What you'll be doing

• Owning product and portfolio clarity for assigned vendors - what we sell, where it fits, and where it's going

• Translating vendor roadmaps and updates into clear, usable guidance for internal teams

• Acting as the internal product expert and source of truth

• Supporting Sales with positioning, focus ranges, and competitive context

• Working closely with Vendor Enablement, Procurement, Marketing and Finance to keep everything joined up

• Managing product lifecycle visibility - new launches, transitions, and end-of-life planning

What you won’t be doing

• ❌ Negotiating vendor terms

• ❌ Setting pricing or rebates

• ❌ Placing purchase orders or managing stock

• ❌ Carrying a sales target

This role is about insight, structure, and influence - not transactions.

Who this role suits

You’ll likely come from a background in:

• Vendor or Product Enablement

• Purchasing / Buying / Procurement (commercially focused)

• Sales Operations or Commercial Operations

• Presales / Solutions Consulting

• Vendor or Channel Management

You’re organised, commercially curious, confident working cross-functionally, and enjoy being the person who makes sense of complexity.

Why join us?

• Influence real commercial decisions without sales pressure

• Work closely with leading vendors and senior internal stakeholders

• Shape portfolio direction and support scalable growth

• Be part of a collaborative, fast-moving environment where clarity matters

If you think this could be the ideal next role for you, please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered.