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Vendor Management
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What they do
A Vendor Manager manages relationships with a company's vendors and oversees vendor procurements or sales performance. Manages vendor contracts. Tracks and reports on vendor sales performance. Manages procurement records and inventories. May assist with training provided to vendors to support product sales or services.
$123,143 / year median in the U.S.
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a detail-focused Vendor Management specialist to support supplier administration and accounts payable-related activities for a long-term contract position based in Illinois. This role will help maintain accurate vendor information, coordinate onboarding tasks, and address supplier-related questions across U.S. and Canadian operations. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment while partnering with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate new supplier setup activities and ensure onboarding information is properly collected and recorded.
- Review vendor forms and supporting documents to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
- Update supplier profiles, including maintenance of payment and banking details, with a high level of precision.
- Assist with data cleansing and support finance-related record migration efforts as part of broader operational initiatives.
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Procurement, and internal business teams to resolve vendor setup and maintenance issues.
- Investigate and respond to supplier inquiries by gathering information and following through on needed corrections.
- Maintain organized documentation and accurate records for vendor administration activities.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for vendor management processes serving U.
- 1-3 years of experience in vendor management, accounts payable, finance, accounting, or a closely related area.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, vendor record maintenance, and data entry best practices.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to work independently, stay responsive in a remote environment, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience handling vendor documentation such as IRS W-9 forms is preferred.
- Background in accounting, finance, or business, or experience with related enterprise systems, is an advantage.