How will you drive value within the organization as a Senior Vendor Management Specialist?

• Collaborate with internal departments to determine the needs of business units and develop appropriate sourcing strategies
• Communicate with suppliers, contractors, and departmental leaders regarding purchase requisitions, specifications, bids, contracts, orders, and related matters
• Evaluate vendor proposals, bids, and quotations for improvements
• Review and prepare technical specifications of competitive services and products, invitations to bids, and Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Examine existing supplier and vendor contract terms, conditions, and specifications to achieve consistency and efficiency in vendor relationships
• Conduct research and apply independent judgment and technical knowledge for acquisition of products and services to meet business needs
• Apply working knowledge of relevant ordinances and contract principles during the negotiation and administration of bid solicitations, bid awards, and contract administration
• Collaborate with Finance department to perform and review cost analyses
• Control spending and ensure long-term saving on procurement costs
• Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management 

What should you already know to be successful as a Senior Vendor Management Specialist?

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in developing, evaluating, and administering contracts, including robust contract negotiation
• Demonstrable experience in sourcing, procurement, and vendor/solution lifecycle management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business
• Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
• Team player that can adapt in a fast paced and changing environment
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
• Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically 

Employment Requirements:

• This position is full-time
• The position does not require travel
• While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
• Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday
• Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment 
• Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading