Vendor Relations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Led vendor performance reviews, negotiates service improvements, and ensures clear communication channels for issue escalation and resolution.
• Oversees the creation, tracking, and optimization of purchase orders.
• Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation while identifying opportunities for process efficiency and cost savings.
• Leads invoice validation processes, resolves complex discrepancies with Accounts Payable and vendors, performs detailed vendor account reconciliations, and ensures timely and accurate payment processing.
• Ensures procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts regular audits, maintains comprehensive procurement records, and supports internal and external audit activities.
• Leads the development and implementation of vendor management best practices, standard operating procedures, and process improvements.
• Identifies and implements technology solutions to enhance vendor management efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in vendor management, procurement, supply chain, or finance operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and conducting performance reviews.
• Proven experience with invoice validation, account reconciliation, and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with enterprise procurement or financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, ServiceNow, Coupa, or similar).
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements.

Benefits

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives

Pay

• Hybrid schedule: Four days in the office per week (Monday – Thursday)
• Transition to Miami, FL area in 2028

Schedule

Hybrid schedule: Four days in the office per week (Monday – Thursday)

Transition to Miami, FL area in 2028