ABC Supply
Vendor Relationship Specialist (914)
Beloit, WI
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 hours ago
Data VisualizationProject ManagementNegotiationExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- This role administers key components of the Category Management process for assigned resale and non-resale suppliers, including vendor agreements, supplier rebate programs, vendor performance initiatives, and supplier engagement activities.
- The Vendor Relationship Specialist serves as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to strengthen partnerships, improve processes, and maximize value for the company and its suppliers.
- Monitor vendor program performance and identify opportunities to increase participation, engagement, and program effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Partner with suppliers and internal category leadership to maximize mutual success and business growth.
- Establish, maintain, and administer supplier agreements and related documentation.
- Track, manage, and support the negotiation of supplier rebate and incentive programs.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration to support key initiatives and operational priorities.
- Design, develop, and enhance vendor management processes including supplier onboarding, performance measurement, cost control, risk management, and service optimization.
- Produce reports, analyses, and performance metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of one year of experience in vendor relationship management, supplier management, procurement, category management, or a related business function.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated process management and project coordination capabilities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively across a cross-functional organization and deliver measurable results.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Construction, distribution, or building materials industry experience preferred.
- Key Competencies:
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Negotiation & Influence
- Process Improvement
Nice to have
- Preferred & Approved Vendor Program
- Experience with analytics and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Oracle, Power BI, or similar platforms preferred.
- Increased participation and engagement in preferred vendor programs.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket
- Employer paid short term and long-term disability
- Employer paid life insurance
Company info
- ABC Supply is North America's largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products.
- ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company.
- In fact, we have won the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country.
- Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential.
- At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered.
- Coordinate supplier participation in company meetings, events, and engagement activities.
Equal opportunity
- Employer / Drug Free Workplace
- ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.
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