
Vendor Management Specialist
Mars
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $66,000 - $82,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Manage the supplier lifecycle including onboarding of suppliers for multiple entities and systems
- Assisting in managing item master and contract data
- Be the primary resource, subject matter expert, trainer and process owner of the supplier onboarding and deactivation and item master processes
- Ensure a diverse and appropriate supply base for the various Science and Diagnostics division entities
- Manages financial and purchasing system onboarding and deactivation process for SDx companies
- Supports Category Managers and Operational Purchasing Managers
- Provides financial period KPI metrics and updates for management
- Maintains Approved Supplier List (ASL) and supplier categorization
- Assists in managing SDx companies item master records and data
- Creates Supplier Contracts in ERP
- Works with suppliers to comply with the Company’s Supplier Code of Conduct
- Oversees compliance to Company Purchasing Policy and best practices
- Liaises between the supply chain, operations, and other functions
- Supports sourcing and supplier management policies and procedures and directs programs
- Develops strong supplier relationships and working knowledge of supplier’s processes
- Supports annual cost savings targets
- Works cross functionally to reduce expenses and improve efficiencies – challenge “status quo”
- May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain or Finance or equivalent background
- Two+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, finance, risk mitigation, and/or relationship management.
- Proven ability to lead internal and external stakeholders indirectly to achieve cost, service quality, and time to market commitments.
- Ability to communicate and interface proficiently on computer, phone, and in person to work cross functionally within multiple departments.
- Ability to work independently with directional supervision.
- Excellent computer skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to influence and be persuasive.
- Aptitude for understanding manufacturing and laboratory needs.
- Advanced organization skills and excellent follow-up skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to perform under deadlines and constraints.
- Successful in managing change through all levels of the organization.
- Intermediate proficiency with ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)
- Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life
- Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Life Assistance Program
- Pet Care Discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingcommodity managementfinancial managementrisk mitigationrelationship managementsupplier onboardingsupplier deactivationitem master managementKPI metricscontract creation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationindependent workinfluencepersuasivenessorganizationattention to detailproject managementadaptabilitychange management