Vendor Relationship Specialist

Company: Arivo Acceptance LLC
Location: Sandy
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

TITLE: Vendor Relationship SpecialistPOSITION SUMMARY: The Vendor Relationship Specialist is responsible for the coordination of outside vendors by acting as the company liaison with vendors to ensure vendor performance meets defined expectations and all contracts and paperwork is updated and on file. Initiates and maintains key relationships with vendors and Arivo department managers. May negotiate on behalf of the company for the best value of services which support operations and business objectives.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with department managers to actively manage vendor partners
• Work with the Chief Compliance Officer to verify vendors meet compliance requirements
• Build and manage strong relationships with vendors
• Prepare regular updates focusing on vendor services, risks, issues, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Assist with the development of communication of standards, processes, and procedures for new vendor onboarding
• Management of vendor communications
• Point of contact for all vendor escalations
• Assist with development of requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Invoice reconciliation and management; address any pricing discrepancies on contract items
• Organize and maintain vendor contracts; facilitate renewals or non-renewals effectively
• Ability to use critical thinking to understand business needs and vendor offerings to make recommendations to stakeholders for how to move forward
• Other duties as neededQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field preferred or equivalent experience
  • Experience with vendor relationship management
  • Project management experience helpful
  • Excellent verbal and written communicationAll employees must adhere to the below Company Values:R espect: We treat everyone with genuine care and concernI ntelligence: Intelligence means we're able to learn, grow and adapt.G reatness: We are consistently exceptional in our work and continually improve.H onesty: We keep our commitments, tell the complete truth and act with integrityT eamwork: We understand the responsibilities of teamwork and are determined to pull our own weight.NOTE:This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job and to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances dictate.

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