Vendor Manager - Defense Aerospace Supply Chain & RFQ Pro

American AI Logistics; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

American AI Logistics seeks a Vendor Manager / Account Manager to oversee relationships with aerospace and defense distributors, manufacturers, and subcontractors. You will be the primary contact for vendor accounts, manage onboarding, RFQs, negotiations, production updates, and delivery performance.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple relationships in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Project Knudsen.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 3–5+ years in vendor/account management, procurement, sourcing, or supplier relationship management.
• Experience managing multiple vendor accounts simultaneously.
• Experience reviewing RFQs, analyzing quotations, and negotiating supplier pricing and terms.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, vendor performance, and purchasing processes.

Aufgaben

• Manage relationships with distributors, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
• Serve as primary contact for vendor communications, onboarding, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate vendor onboarding, including documentation, capabilities, and certifications.
• Establish regular vendor meetings, performance reviews, and communication schedules.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms within established authority.
• Coordinate RFQ communications and responses with vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance against contracts, delivery schedules, and program requirements.
• Maintain vendor records in CRM/ERP and generate status reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Knudsen platform transition.

Kenntnisse

Vendor management

Account management

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

CRM/ERP systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

HubSpot

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

American AI Logistics seeks a Vendor Manager / Account Manager to oversee relationships with aerospace and defense distributors, manufacturers, and subcontractors. You will be the primary contact for vendor accounts, manage onboarding, RFQs, negotiations, production updates, and delivery performance.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple relationships in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Project Knudsen.