Vendor Relations & Negotiation Specialist PT Senior South Africa

GuildSteam; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A U.S. remote services company is looking for a Part-Time Senior Vendor Relations & Negotiation Specialist to work from home in Cape Town. The role involves negotiating with vendors, analyzing quotes for better value, and maintaining strong professional relationships. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in vendor negotiation and excellent English communication skills. The job offers flexible working hours and a competitive pay rate.

Qualifications

• 3 years of proven experience in vendor negotiation, procurement, or supply-chain management.
• Excellent spoken and written English for direct communication with vendors.
• Strong analytical skills for comparing pricing and quality.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing and terms with existing and new vendors.
• Analyze vendor quotes for cost savings or better value.
• Monitor vendor performance and pricing consistency.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Part‑Time Senior Vendor Relations & Negotiation Specialist – Work from Home (U.S. Company)

We are GuildSteam, a U.S. (Tennessee)-based company that connects global talent with U.S. companies. We are seeking an experienced professional Vendor Relations & Negotiation Specialist (3 years experience) to join our client’s team. If you have the relevant experience we would love to hear from you.

Part‑time Remote Role

Working Hours (Remote Fixed Schedule): 4 hours between 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM South Africa Standard Time (SAST) – flexible. (Matching 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time – US)

Starting Pay: ZAR 2800 per week

Hours per week: 20 hours

About Us

GuildSteam connects U.S. companies with top international remote talent. We pride ourselves on building professional long‑term relationships between our team and our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing and terms with existing and new vendors to improve margins and overall cost structure.
• Analyze vendor quotes and identify opportunities for cost savings or better value.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with suppliers to ensure mutual benefit and long‑term collaboration.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality, pricing consistency, lead times and provide feedback or corrective action as needed.
• Benchmark vendor pricing against competitors and industry standards.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand material part or service needs before engaging vendors.
• Maintain clear documentation of all communications, quotes and pricing agreements.
• Suggest opportunities for vendors to provide added services or better terms (e.g. faster turnaround, lower minimums, bulk discounts)

Requirements

• Proven experience in vendor negotiation, procurement or supply‑chain management (3 years).
• Excellent spoken and written English for direct communication with vendors (phone, email, meetings).
• Strong analytical and research skills for comparing pricing, quality and terms.
• Confident and persuasive communication style while maintaining professionalism.
• High attention to detail and organization in tracking vendor agreements and follow‑ups.
• Proactive, resourceful and capable of identifying new vendor opportunities.
• Reliable internet, functional computer and quiet work environment.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication or materials procurement (especially sheet goods, hardware, CNC supplies or auto parts).
• Background in supply‑chain optimization or vendor consolidation initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Statement GuildSteam LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.