Vendor Relations Specialist - Fire/CBRNE

About SupplyCore:

SupplyCore is a Certified Small Business federal contractor to the Department of Defense (DoD) and General Services Administration (GSA). We prioritize supporting our Military, allies, and Government customers worldwide. In partnership with our expansive supply chain, we provide products and services that enable our customers to complete their mission and sustain readiness anywhere.

To learn more visit here; One Company. One Mission. - SupplyCore Inc.

Job Summary:

You will analyze data to identify expanded supplier opportunities and be responsible for telling SupplyCore’s story and family of program offerings. You will partner closely with operations, sales, and marketing to ensure the teams are educated and knowledgeable about supplier offerings, capabilities, and pricing.

Key Deliverables and Responsibility:

• Cultivate and manage relationships within assigned supply base.
• Analyze data to identify supply chain opportunities.
• Partner with sales and marketing to educate regarding supplier capabilities.
• Conduct initial introduction with new suppliers to create best value relationships, while successfully onboarding those vendors to meet SupplyCore's acceptable terms & conditions.
• Lead meetings between suppliers and operations, sales, and marketing staff.
• Collect and distribute supplier materials to appropriate internal staff.
• Recommend opportunities for improvement and optimization with suppliers using historical analytics.
• Evaluate supplier scorecard data to ID underperforming industry partners.
• Conduct pre-RFQ sourcing and pricing information.
• Utilize CRM and proprietary software at the advanced user level.

Travel:

Intermittent travel is expected with several annual trade shows as well as occasional in-person team strategy sessions. No more than 10% travel. 

• Higher education or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years’ experience in vendor management; focus on Fire, Emergency Response, CBRND product types preferred.  May include military personnel who have been formerly trained or have relevant experience in lieu of civilian experience. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Must be able to engage in and exchange communication with others in all situations.
• Highly meticulous and organized to execute multiple projects at once, adhering to deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Self-driven and proactive in nature. Takes initiative to resolve challenges.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

• 3 weeks of PTO with a generous accrual policy
• Wellness Program
• 14 company paid annual Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Work Life Balance
• Nationwide Medical, Dental, Vision, & FSA
• Casual Work Environment
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Progressive Associate Recognition Program
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company Provided Professional development
• Annual social and community events
• Annual Education Assistance Program
• Company provided PC and office supplies
• 401K with bi-weekly Safe Harbor contributions
• On-site Free Parking [Hybrid/ In-person]

Pay Range: $57,513 - 69,713

SupplyCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.