Vendor Relations Manager

Quest Resource Management Group Llc; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time

Remote/Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Quest Resource Management Group LLC in Irving, TX seeks a Vendor Relations Manager to oversee procurement for solid waste and recycling, administer RFPs, and ensure favorable terms. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and advance Quest's supplier network to meet client contracts.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation, and data-driven decision making. You will lead vendor performance, improve processes, and support the supplier diversity program while traveling as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.

Responsibilities

• Administers RFPs and PO processes; guides vendor selection and pricing.
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• COMPANY NAME: Quest Resource Management Group Llc
• KEY POINTS: Vendor management, supplier diversity, contract negotiation
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Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder comms

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Have you been looking for a company that you can get behind and feel good about the impact it has on sustainability and recycling efforts? Quest is a full-service environmental consulting and management group supporting the efforts of Fortune 500 companies seeking to maximize profits and mitigate risks and minimize their ecological footprints.If you want an opportunity where your efforts make an impact, Quest has an opportunity for you. The ideal person must be able to multi-task, work independently and have strong attention to detail while being able to collaboratively communicate across departments.Why Work at Quest?First off, we practice what we preach. We focus every day on recycling, reusing and repurposing where we can, and being socially responsible.Second, we take care of our employees’ wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) Plan, Life and STD.Company paid Life, Short term disability plan (voluntary employee-paid LTD is offered)Eligibility for health and life insurance plans: 1st of month following date of hireRemote/hybrid work environment401k plan with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Holidays, Vacation and Sick timeFinally, we are just a modern, FUN and collaborative work environment. We’re a smaller company that provides opportunities for employees to advance within the company, so there is always room to grow. We offer a casual business environment (so, you can wear jeans), great incentives and rewards with a quarterly recognition program.ROLE SUMMARYThe Vendor Relations Manager manages vendor-related issues and day-to-day operations to best satisfy customers and maximize profits for the company across one or more lines of business. This role administers the procurement of products and services for solid waste and recycling, and implements vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing.The Manager initiates and enhances Quest's supplier diversity program, coordinates related outreach activities, and manages staff professionally to foster development of results-oriented teams. This role acts as a representative of vendors to support Key Accounts in executing client contracts and is able to administer an RFP and execute a roll-out with minimal direct supervision.This role requires excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills to interface effectively with vendors and employees across the organization, along with strong negotiation and organizational skills to ensure both individual and departmental objectives are met.ROLE COMPETENCIESVendor Network Development & Relationship Management: Develops or expands vendor networks to meet business needs, and builds and maintains effective long-term vendor relationships, including expectation-setting and cost/contract negotiation. Maintains positive, motivational relationships with multiple internal and external teams.Vendor Performance Management: Develops and continually enhances vendor performance metrics and scorecard templates. Establishes vendor service requirements through ongoing vendor communication, site visits, surveys, and benchmarking, and prioritizes and delivers vendor business reviews and KPIs for senior management.Procurement & Contract Administration: Administers RFPs and purchase order processes, guides vendor selection, and negotiates contract terms, rates, and modifications to ensure efficient pricing and optimal vendor performance. Monitors purchase orders for policy compliance and timely approval/closure and oversees supplier contract administration and renewal of expiring agreements.Pricing & Cost Management: Obtains and distributes most favorable pricing to appropriate teams and executes vendor tactics and strategy to achieve departmental objectives.Supplier Diversity Program Support: Initiates, develops, and implements enhancements to Quest's supplier diversity program, and coordinates and participates in internal and external supplier diversity outreach activities.Issue Resolution & Escalation: Acts as a point of escalation for vendor-related issues that arise through the course of business and provides problem-solving resources and solutions to complex vendor issues.Cross-Functional Partnership & Client Support: Closely interfaces with Accounting, Contract Administration, Sales, Key Accounts, and other departments to independently pursue business objectives in an organized and efficient manner. Acts as a representative of vendors to assist Key Accounts in executing client contracts.Continuous Improvement & Team Contribution: Leads continuous improvement efforts by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes, and monitoring and analyzing results. Serves on system projects and task forces as assigned, evaluates staff performance where applicable, and stays current on industry best practices.CORE VALUESTogether, we DRIVE success through the Quest Core Values:Develop PeopleTrust and empower one anotherEncourage people to be their best selvesHonor individual goals and aspirationsBuild strong leadersFoster RespectSupport one anotherTreat every role as vitalEmbrace diverse backgroundsCreate an inclusive environmentDeliver InnovationBe the changeAsk questions and be curiousSeek opportunities and identify problemsContribute to solutionsValue RelationshipsWin and grow as one teamPut people firstPartner across the organization to build strong collaborationEmbody a customer service mindset – both internally and externallyPursue ExcellenceAct with integrityHold yourself and others accountableBe fully engagedFocus fanatically on data and insightsServe as a good steward in our communitiesROLE REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.5+ years of experience and working knowledge in procurement/commodities administration, including performance monitoring, problem resolution, contract administration, subcontracting, supplier diversity programs, procure-to-pay strategies, and market-based and cost-based pricing.Experience purchasing services, commodities (metals, cardboard, plastics, and others), materials, and equipment preferred.Management experience with direct reports preferred.Mastered skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).Strong customer focus with demonstrated ability to synthesize client needs; manages relationships with diplomacy and tact.Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication, decision-making, and leadership skills.Exceptional negotiating, analytical, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate procurement-related activities with minimal direct supervision.Ability to introduce efficiencies into the procurement process while maintaining a strong control environment.Proven self-starter with growth potential, attentive to detail, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to acquire needed information from various sources.Stays current on industry best practices through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.Responds well in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment; flexible and open to learning new ideas and skills.Periodic travel may be required.