Vendor Manager
About You:
Do you have energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for excellence? We are seeking a driven individual that is motivated by client satisfaction and continued success to join our Team at our Headquarter offices.
This role is responsible for overseeing vendor management compliance, recruiting and onboarding. The position ensures best practices and alignment of vendor relationships with all lines of the business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop vendor recruiting strategies to fulfill the operational needs of the company.
Manage vendor onboarding, training and assessment.
Manage team responsible for delivering responses to day-to-day inquiries from Vendor Relations, QC, Bids, Accounting and vendors.
Conduct investigations to resolve complaints and report violations for adjudication.
Oversight and management of the day-to-day vendor support and escalation processes.
Initiate intercompany communication to monitor problems by vendor
Document and distribute formal written communications to vendors
Maintain a complete vendor file with dates of background checks, insurance expiration dates, vendor initiatives, training.
Use files to analyze trends by vendor.
Issue Performance Improvement Plans, letters of non-compliance to vendors as needed
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in business or related field from a four-year college or university; with at least 3 years of vendor relations experience.
Experience in vendor contract negotiations and management required
Strong understanding of vendor management principles and practices
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities
Our mission is to Move the World. It starts with you!
Benefits include a competitive starting salary, Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO programs and the opportunity to work in a Fun, Enthusiastic Team environment!
Do you think you can WOW our clients? Apply today!