Vendor Partnerships Lead, Waste Tech & Sustainability

Sourgum Waste; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Collaborative culture

Flexible PTO

Health, medical, dental, vision, LTD,

Wellhub membership

Development budget

Career growth

Job summary

Sourgum is seeking a Vendor Relationship Manager to join our Jersey City, NJ team. You will nurture relationships with partner vendors, onboard new vendors, ensure compliance with our systems, and monitor service quality to drive customer satisfaction.

In a fast-growing, venture-backed environment, you’ll support Sales and Operations, negotiate favorable rates, and stay ahead of industry trends to contribute to our growth and sustainability mission.

Qualifications

• Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled.
• Ability to commute to Jersey City, NJ office 4 days a week (Exchange Place).
• Proven experience in account management, vendor management, procurement, or sales within a B2B industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build rapport and trust with vendors and internal teams
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable adapting to evolving technologies and incorporating them into day-to-day responsibilities.
• Commitment to upholding company values of integrity, sustainability, and excellence.
• Prior experience in the waste & recycling industry, construction, trucking, or similar industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Nurture relationships with partnered vendors, facilitating effective communication between vendors and internal teams to ensure the highest levels of vendor and customer satisfaction.
• Source and onboard new vendors based on company needs.
• Ensure vendors comply with Sourgum’s systems and procedures.
• Monitor service quality and customer satisfaction, addressing any issues with underperforming vendors promptly and effectively.
• Support the Account Executive team by negotiating with partner vendors to secure favorable rates to specific projects.
• Support the Enterprise Sales team throughout the sales cycle by serving as the primary liaison with hauling partners.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practice to better understand vendors and contribute to company’s growth

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Sourgum is seeking a Vendor Relationship Manager to join our Jersey City, NJ team. You will nurture relationships with partner vendors, onboard new vendors, ensure compliance with our systems, and monitor service quality to drive customer satisfaction.

In a fast-growing, venture-backed environment, you’ll support Sales and Operations, negotiate favorable rates, and stay ahead of industry trends to contribute to our growth and sustainability mission.