vendor relations advisor - Design & Construction (Nashville, TN - U.S.)

Starbucks Coffee Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company in Nashville, TN is hiring a Vendor Relations Advisor for Design & Construction. You will manage the vendor lifecycle, including qualification, onboarding, system integration, compliance, and performance measurement, partnering with sourcing, design consultants, AORs and GC partners.

The role emphasizes data analytics, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to translate supplier performance into actionable opportunities, with onsite work four days a week.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience with contracted services, GCs and AOR partners.
• Familiarity with Oracle supplier data and supplier information systems.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills using Excel/Tableau/Power BI.
• Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the vendor lifecycle: qualification, onboarding, system integration, compliance and support.
• Data analysis: create and analyze reporting on supplier health, spend trends and performance.

Skills

Vendor contracting

Onboarding

Data analytics

Excel

Tableau/Power BI

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Oracle supplier data

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.

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.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.