Vender Relations Specialist ( {{city}})
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Vendor Relations Specialist to manage and enhance our client's supplier partnerships. This role is essential to ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in vendor management within a manufacturing setting and a strong understanding of procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements to ensure favorable outcomes.
- Monitor vendor performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance.
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., procurement, production, logistics) to align vendor capabilities with operational needs.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, contracts, and performance metrics.
- Identify and qualify new vendors to support business growth and diversification.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all vendor dealings.
- Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the supply chain.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in vendor relations, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
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