Vendor Sourcing Specialist

📋 Description

• Interview, identify and qualify new vendors; build vendor relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors while maintaining margins.
• Communicate on insurance and compliance; ensure vendors meet requirements.
• Ensure onboarding of new client accounts; manage seasonal accounts.
• Analyze opportunities/risks with vendors; provide leadership with solutions.
• Analyze location alignment and capacity opportunities; suggest improvements.
• Understand client scopes of work and convey requirements to vendors.
• Establish and grow relationships with vendors.
• Own complex client issues; escalate to leadership with actionable solutions.
• Work with operations to identify/terminate underperforming vendors.
• Be available to adjust schedule during peak periods.

🎯 Requirements

• Excel and Word proficiency.
• Experience planning remote meetings/events.
• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• Experience in facilities, supply chain, or procurement.
• 3-5 years customer service or related experience.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Career advancement opportunities