Vendor Relations Specialist jobs in South Carolina

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Senior Vendor Management Specialist
  • Global Lending Services LLC
  • Greenville, SC FULL_TIME
  • Why GLS?

    Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs.

    People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar.

    Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!

    Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!


    • Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
    • Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
    • 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
    • Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Parental Leave
    • Business casual work environment




    What does it mean to be a Senior Vendor Management Specialist at GLS?

    The Senior Vendor Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the continued development and operation of GLS’s Vendor Management Program. This position will review and negotiate contracts, identify opportunities for savings and improved service standards, establish procurement strategies, and support policies and procedures.

    How will you drive value within the organization as a Senior Vendor Management Specialist?


    • Collaborate with internal departments to determine the needs of business units and develop appropriate sourcing strategies
    • Communicate with suppliers, contractors, and departmental leaders regarding purchase requisitions, specifications, bids, contracts, orders, and related matters
    • Evaluate vendor proposals, bids, and quotations for improvements
    • Review and prepare technical specifications of competitive services and products, invitations to bids, and Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
    • Examine existing supplier and vendor contract terms, conditions, and specifications to achieve consistency and efficiency in vendor relationships
    • Conduct research and apply independent judgment and technical knowledge for acquisition of products and services to meet business needs
    • Apply working knowledge of relevant ordinances and contract principles during the negotiation and administration of bid solicitations, bid awards, and contract administration
    • Collaborate with Finance department to perform and review cost analyses
    • Control spending and ensure long-term saving on procurement costs
    • Maintain electronic records and files that support work performed, results, and outcomes
    • Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management




    What should you already know to be successful as a Senior Vendor Management Specialist?


    • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required
    • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in developing, evaluating, and administering contracts, including robust contract negotiation
    • Demonstrable experience in sourcing, procurement, and vendor/solution lifecycle management
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business
    • Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
    • Team player that can adapt in a fast paced and changing environment
    • Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively set and manage multiple conflicting priorities
    • Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
    • Ability to think strategically and deliver tactically




    Employment Requirements:


    • Must be able to pass a criminal background check
    • This position is full-time
    • The position does not require travel
    • While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:
    • Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday
    • Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment
    • Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
    • Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading




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Vendor Managment Inventory Specialist
  • Scout Specialties, Inc
  • Florence, SC FULL_TIME
  • Overview: TheVendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist ensures customer satisfaction through solutions by providing on-site customer service support including order replenishment, product put away, ma...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Regional Vendor Specialist
  • American Homes 4 Rent
  • Charleston, SC FULL_TIME
  • Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, ...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Patient Relations Specialist
  • ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine
  • Spartanburg, SC FULL_TIME
  • Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingCompetitive salaryHealth insurancePaid time offA Patient Relations Specialist is essentially the Client Concierge of a medical practice and is thus expected to deliver a ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Customer Relations Specialist SED
  • Orkin LLC
  • Summerville, SC FULL_TIME
  • OverviewPAY RANGE $17 TO $20 We Need Your Next-Level Service Mindset at the Best in Pests. As part of the Orkin team, you’ll be critical to helping our customers feel we’ve delivered on our promise. T...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Patient Relations Specialist
  • ProMotion Rehab and Sports Medicine
  • Camden, SC FULL_TIME
  • A Patient Relations Specialist is essentially the Client Concierge of a medical practice and is thus expected to deliver a 5-star customer experience to every patient or client that he/she encounters....
  • 7 Days Ago

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Senior Procurement and Vendor Relations Specialist
  • BSC Industries
  • Canton, MA
  • Job Title: Senior Procurement and Vendor Relations Specialist Overview: As the Senior Procurement and Vendor Relations S...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Relationship Specialist
  • AFC Automotive Finance Corporation
  • Houston, TX
  • Who We Are: At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 30...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Provider Relations Specialist
  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the Unite...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Relationship Specialist
  • AFC Automotive Finance Corporation
  • Belton, MO
  • Who We Are: At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Relationship Specialist
  • AFCC Automotive Finance Canada Inc
  • Winnipeg, MB
  • Who We Are: At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Relationship Specialist
  • AFC Automotive Finance Corporation
  • Lansdale, PA
  • Who We Are: At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Relationship Specialist
  • AFC Automotive Finance Corporation
  • Nashville, TN
  • Who We Are: At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Relations Expert - NY
  • ITA Airways
  • ITA Airways is seeking a New York based Customer Relations Expert to work with and across different departments with the...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Vendor Relations Specialist jobs
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Vendor Relations Specialist
Facilitate tradeshow research & analysis and schedule meetings for upcoming show(s).
May 16, 2023
Create and manage RFPs when seeking out new vendors.
April 24, 2023
Respond to drop-ship vendor-related issues .
April 22, 2023
Assist with vendor quote paperwork and administration.
April 10, 2023
Manages Vendor Inbox to address inquiries and escalations from ground researchers or vendors.
March 19, 2023
Performs a group of related tasks that support the accuracy, reliability or acceptability of results of the work group.
March 18, 2023
Works with other team members to provide guidance, training and technical direction.
January 15, 2023
Assists in cross functional projects and achieves timely and accurate deliverables.
November 19, 2022