Junior Vendor Specialist
Procurement & Supply Chain/Supply / Material
LHH
$20.00 - $24.00 per Hour
Burlington, North CarolinaPermanent
Supply / Material
Procurement & Supply Chain
We are currently recruiting for a Junior Vendor Specialist job in Burlington, NC! This is a fully on-site, direct hire position with a growing company! In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing new vendors for new builds and maintaining current vendor relationships. You must be a creative problem solver, organized, adaptable and thrive in continuous change. We are looking for someone who has at least 2 years of sourcing and vendor relationship experience.
Responsibilities:
Source new vendors for new locations and build out bench strength for current vendors
Serve as the point person for any vendor issues
Manage new and existing vendors for 80+ locations, with roughly 15-20 vendors for each
Perform vendor cost analysis
Address vendor inquiries, concerns and feedback
Assess vendor performance against SLA
Manage contract files in VMS
Build rapport with vendors
Coordinate with internal operations and facilities
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree preferred
At least 2 years of experience in procurement and vendor management
Experience with project management software (SmartSheet preferred)
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with negotiation skills, ERP item management, inventory control and forecasting
Ability to build rapport and maintain long-term relationships.
Ability to show strong critical thinking to support execution of successful projects.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Pay Details: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour
Search managed by: Kristin Yates
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Junior Vendor Specialist
Procurement & Supply Chain/Supply / Material
LHH
$20.00 - $24.00 per Hour
Burlington, North CarolinaPermanent
Supply / Material
Procurement & Supply Chain
We are currently recruiting for a Junior Vendor Specialist job in Burlington, NC! This is a fully on-site, direct hire position with a growing company! In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing new vendors for new builds and maintaining current vendor relationships. You must be a creative problem solver, organized, adaptable and thrive in continuous change. We are looking for someone who has at least 2 years of sourcing and vendor relationship experience.
Responsibilities:
Source new vendors for new locations and build out bench strength for current vendors
Serve as the point person for any vendor issues
Manage new and existing vendors for 80+ locations, with roughly 15-20 vendors for each
Perform vendor cost analysis
Address vendor inquiries, concerns and feedback
Assess vendor performance against SLA
Manage contract files in VMS
Build rapport with vendors
Coordinate with internal operations and facilities
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree preferred
At least 2 years of experience in procurement and vendor management
Experience with project management software (SmartSheet preferred)
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with negotiation skills, ERP item management, inventory control and forecasting
Ability to build rapport and maintain long-term relationships.
Ability to show strong critical thinking to support execution of successful projects.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Pay Details: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour
Search managed by: Kristin Yates
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance