Specialist I, Vendor Management

Job description

Specialist I, Vendor Management POSITION PROFILE: To build and maintain vendor relationships, monitor vendor performance against KPI target levels, and ensure vendor compliance with established standards. Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Owns the supply chain relationship with the vendors who supply inventory items and/or professional services. - Participates in contract reviews and coordinates contract renewals, changes/addendums with appropriate internal teams. - Negotiates pricing, improved lead times, and identifies opportunities for cost savings and avoidance. - Leads vendor management reviews detailing vendor performance, spend, price changes and opportunities for improvement. - Works with Supply Planners to mitigate impact from vendor service disruptions. - Partners with Marketing team to support vendor selection and setup process. - Establish standards and drive vendors to adhere to procurement procedures. - Support RFQ/RFI initiatives. - Manages the sourcing and item set up process and maintains vendor sourcing rules, sourcing assignments, and lead times. - Collaborate with the off-site buyer team on PO execution, ensure KPI targets are met, and vendor updates QUALIFICAT...