Associate Vendor Manager

Associate Vendor Manager Renton, WA Job Details Full-time $28 - $29 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Snacks provided Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Vendor relationship building Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Supplier management Purchase order management Mid-level Manufacturing standard operating procedures Analysis skills Bachelor's degree Quality control Vendor relationship management Microsoft Teams Quality standards in production 1 year Escalation handling Communication skills Time management Measurement (quality control)

Full Job Description Responsibilities:

1. Vendor Management Maintain and update vendor information, including capabilities, addresses, contacts, limitations, and process updates to relevant teams. Prepare and participate in bi-weekly meetings with overseas vendors. Assist vendors on the custom order process and ensure established procedures are followed. Communicate and escalate significant updates, changes, and delays regarding custom orders to relevant teams. Review and update purchase orders based on quotes, contracted costs, order quantities, and other custom order-related adjustments. Ensure accuracy in specifications and requests throughout the mockup, sample, and production stages through PowerApps Handle order creation, revisions, and cost discrepancies on Purchase Orders. 2. Quality Control & Compliance Assist the Compliance Manager in collecting required material documents. Work closely with the internal Quality Control (QC) team to verify product measurements and specifications. Ensure vendors adhere to production status reporting, QC standards, and shipping requirements.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. At least 1-2 years of vendor management, procurement, or customer relations experience. Basic understanding of production processes and order management. Working knowledge of following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize multiple priorities. Champions the organization and advocates solutions in the overall company's best interest. Excellent problem-solving, results-oriented, interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with other teams. Passionate about strengthening vendor relationships. Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Team's and Outlook.

Pay:

$28-29/hr

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, 15 vacation days to start, 5 rest days, sick days, 10 holidays, 401K with match, bonus potential, catered lunches, stocked kitchen, team events

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have at least 1-2 years of vendor management, procurement, or customer relations experience? Are you proficient in computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite including word, excel and teams? Do you have strong analytical skills and attention to detail? Do you have working knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOP)?

Work Location:

In person