Vendor Relations Advisor

Starbucks Corp.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks Corp. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Vendor Relations Advisor for Design & Construction to manage the full vendor lifecycle, focusing on AORs and General Contractors.

The role emphasizes data-driven supplier health insights, onboarding, and compliance, partnering with sourcing, design teams and internal stakeholders. We value experience with vendor contracting, Oracle data, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with vendor contracting, onboarding, assessment processes and supplier performance measurement.
• Familiarity with Oracle supplier data and supplier information systems.
• 2–5+ years of experience with contracted services, general contractors (GCs), and Agency of Record partners.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills (Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to translate performance data into opportunities.
• Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with business and technology partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the vendor lifecycle: Qualification, onboarding, system integration, compliance and support.
• Data analysis: Produce and analyze reporting to monitor supplier health, spend trends and overall performance.

Skills

Vendor contracting

Onboarding processes

Supplier performance

Oracle data

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Now Brewing – Vendor Relations Advisor-Design & Construction! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This role manages the full vendor lifecycle, including qualification, assessment, contracting, and onboarding with a focus on AOR’s & General Contractors. It also maintains accurate supplier data and systems, supports invoicing, and monitors vendor health and spend trends. The Advisor works closely with sourcing, design consultants, AOR & GC’s and internal teams to keep vendor relationships effective, compliant, and well documented.

As a vendor relations advisor, you will…

• Manage the vendor lifecycle: Qualification, onboarding, system integration, compliance and support.
• Data Analysis: Produce and analyze reporting to monitor supplier health, spend trends and overall performance.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Working knowledge of vendor contracting, onboarding, assessment processes and supplier performance measurement.
• Familiarity with Oracle supplier data and supplier information systems.
• 2-5+ years of experience working with contracted services, general contractors (GCs), and Agency of Record (AOR) partners.
• Proficiency in project management software
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to translate performance data into actionable opportunities.
• Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with business and technology partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Pay: $83,000-$124,600

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week in Nashville, TN.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!