Vendor Relations & Quality Logistics Specialist

LNCsearch; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LNCsearch in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Vendor Relations Specialist to coordinate vendor interactions, assess product quality, and resolve receiving issues. You will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, and external partners to maintain quality and accountability.

This on-site role reports to the VP of Procurement and focuses on optimizing freight coordination, supplier returns, and process improvements through defined procedures.

Formación

• 2+ years in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, or vendor management.
• Experience evaluating incoming products and documenting quality or delivery issues.
• Experience coordinating freight, carriers, and resolving transportation issues.
• Experience creating and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; NetSuite is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and oversee vendor interactions, facility visits, quality assessments, and operational reviews.
• Evaluate incoming materials and products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
• Identify, document, and communicate product discrepancies, damages, shortages, and other receiving-related issues.
• Coordinate freight and transportation activities, including carrier relationships, scheduling, service performance, and cost management.
• Manage freight-related claims and vendor recovery processes, ensuring proper documentation, follow-through, and resolution.
• Partner with internal teams to address receiving discrepancies, product concerns, and supplier-related issues.
• Coordinate supplier returns, corrective actions, and other vendor resolution processes.
• Review inventory discrepancies and adjustments to identify opportunities for vendor recovery and process improvements.
• Support the development, documentation, and implementation of operational procedures and best practices.

Conocimientos

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Logistics coordination

ERP systems (NetSuite)

Advanced MS Excel

Supply chain analysis

Documentation & SOPs

Herramientas

ERP systems (NetSuite)

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

LNCsearch in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Vendor Relations Specialist to coordinate vendor interactions, assess product quality, and resolve receiving issues. You will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, and external partners to maintain quality and accountability.

This on-site role reports to the VP of Procurement and focuses on optimizing freight coordination, supplier returns, and process improvements through defined procedures.