Vendor Manager — Sourcing & Partner Relations

Corporate It Solutions; Boise, San Clemente (ID, CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CIS is seeking a Vendor Coordinator to support Sales, Project Management, and Dispatch by maintaining a nationwide vendor base for field labor and supplier resources. You will collaborate with field services teams to source and maintain vendor partners for IT network infrastructure projects.

The role reports to the Manager of Field Services and CIS leadership, with responsibilities spanning procurement, vendor performance, and cost optimization across large rollout initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Customer Service or Dispatch position.
• 2yrAssoc. degree from accredited institution or trade school.
• Industry Certifications – CompTIA A+.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a national vendor network of field installation labor, suppliers, partners to support CIS’ national model.
• Negotiate of rate structures with contracted partners.
• Maintain relationships and improve skill sets provided to our customers.
• Provide support to resolve partner, supplier, and field service escalations.
• Attend annual vendor/partner meeting to relay the future visions of the company.
• Assist with vendor billing reviews and ensure timely payment.
• Maintain and improve a repository of vendor/partner information.
• Work with CIS’ accounting team to review annual vendor/partner spends, expired contracts, rate structures and COI.
• Support large project rollouts by evaluating existing supplier or sourcing new to provide best costs.
• Quarterly evaluation of material and rental cost model and pricing with suppliers.

Skills

Customer service

Dispatch experience

Vendor relations

Education

Associate degree

CompTIA A+

Job description

CIS is seeking a Vendor Coordinator to support Sales, Project Management, and Dispatch by maintaining a nationwide vendor base for field labor and supplier resources. You will collaborate with field services teams to source and maintain vendor partners for IT network infrastructure projects.

The role reports to the Manager of Field Services and CIS leadership, with responsibilities spanning procurement, vendor performance, and cost optimization across large rollout initiatives.