Vendor Relations Representative

Company: Legacy Group Enterprises Inc
Location: Bellport
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Purpose:The purpose of this role is to act as a liaison between operations personnel, accounting personnel, and vendors. The Vendor Relations Specialist plays an integral role in overall success of Legacy's vendor relationship. The Vendor Relations Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely recruitment and onboarding of all vendors. The Vendor Relationship Specialist will work to ensure that all vendors are in full compliance with Legacy Group's standards.Position Competencies:

• Organized and Detail Oriented - Ability to stay organized and prioritize workflow.
• Technology Astute - Ability to utilize technology effectively and efficiently to perform all job functions. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Communication - Uses clear language to communicate information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Duties and Responsibilities:
  • First point of contact for Vendor escalations including vendor profile setup, work order discrepancies, and complaints.
  • Ability to build business relationships with vendors and increase retention rate.
  • Utilize strong communication skills to deliver both positive and negative feedback to vendors.
  • Handle W9, COI, coverage areas and vendor contract compliance of all newly onboarded vendors. Reassess and update as needed.
  • Qualify vendor scope knowledge and update their trade profiles accordingly.
  • Negotiate vendor rates based on quantity and spend.
  • Analyze top spend areas and preemptively recruit when needed.
  • On-Demand recruitment of technicians of many trades throughout the US & Canada
  • Other job duties as assigned.Qualifications:
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
    • Two (2) or more years of experience managing sub-contractors and/or vendors.
    • Accounts Payable experience a plus
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office
    • Strong Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot table knowledge.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks.Benefits
      • Pay: $18.00 - $22.00/hr
      • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
      • Weekly Pay
        Legacy Group Enterprises, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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