Procurement & Vendor Relations Lead (Early-Stage Growth)

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Vendor Relations Manager to strengthen responsible purchasing, vendor evaluation, inventory visibility, logistics, cost awareness, and supplier relationships.

This role will transform priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering with colleagues across functions in an early-stage company. The successful candidate will turn priorities into documented plans, own day-to-day activities, and help build scalable processes that can mature with the company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in responsible purchasing, vendor evaluation, inventory visibility, logistics, cost awareness and supplier relationships.
• Judgment and ownership appropriate for the Vendor Relations Manager scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication with both specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, make progress independently, and document decisions.
• Experience in an early-stage environment or startup is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across responsible purchasing, vendor evaluation, inventory visibility, logistics, cost awareness, and supplier relationships.
• Translate the priorities of the Vendor Relations Manager role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Skills

Vendor relations

Procurement

Inventory visibility

Logistics

Cost awareness

Supplier relationships

Communication

Education

Relevant education or certification

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Vendor Relations Manager to strengthen responsible purchasing, vendor evaluation, inventory visibility, logistics, cost awareness, and supplier relationships.

This role will transform priorities into clear, dependable work while partnering with colleagues across functions in an early-stage company. The successful candidate will turn priorities into documented plans, own day-to-day activities, and help build scalable processes that can mature with the company.