Vendor Relations & Contracts Specialist

Kids for the Future; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Student loan assistance

Medical plans

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee discount program

Career advancement

Job summary

Community Research Foundation (CRF) is seeking a Vendor Relations Specialist in San Diego to manage vendor relationships, bid processes, and contract records. The role emphasizes ensuring compliance, maintaining vendor files, and collaborating with business services to align terms and licenses.

Hours are 36 per week, Mon-Thu 8:30-17:00 and Fri 9:00-13:00, with comprehensive benefits including PTO, holidays, and loan repayment support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in general administrative role and 1 year in vendor relations.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance.
• Basic understanding of databases or tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Initiate bid/quote process for services, supplies and equipment; consult with requestor to develop specifications; perform bid/quote analysis and make recommendations.
• Conduct vendor background screening to ensure CRF policy compliance.
• Collaborate with Director of Business Services to ensure terms, agreements, licenses and insurance are in order and approved.
• Maintain vendor records including licenses, insurance certificates and quotes.
• Build and maintain contract files, quotes and tracking sheets.
• Maintain relationships with vendors to stay current with trends, products and services.
• Design and execute verification and audit methods for vendor performance.

Skills

Administrative experience

Vendor relations

Criminal/background clearance

Education

High school

Tools

Databases

Job description

Community Research Foundation (CRF) is seeking a Vendor Relations Specialist in San Diego to manage vendor relationships, bid processes, and contract records. The role emphasizes ensuring compliance, maintaining vendor files, and collaborating with business services to align terms and licenses.

Hours are 36 per week, Mon-Thu 8:30-17:00 and Fri 9:00-13:00, with comprehensive benefits including PTO, holidays, and loan repayment support.