Vendor Relations Specialist II - Ursus : Job Details

JOB TITLE: Vendor Relations Specialist​ II

LOCATION: Onsite in Seattle, WA

DURATION: 11 month contract with possible extension and FT conversion

PAY RANGE: $22-$32/hour

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• Excel/MS Suite proficiency (VLookups, Pivot Tables)
• Willing to Learn/Adaptable
• Experience with any PLM and ERP system (team currently uses Agile and Oracle)

Job Description:

The Buyer will assist the Buying Team in expanding selection by setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog and managing pricing. Job responsibilities include new product launch & coordination, maintaining product cost, retail price, content and images, vendor relations, and assisting with special projects. Additional responsibilities include supporting and training as a backup to Control Buyer.

Responsibilities:

• Verifying LAR to ensure all purchase orders (POs) are updated to the lowest allowable revision.
• Managing POs: TEMPs should release, reschedule, and cancel POs as per the instructions provided by buyers.
• Following up with suppliers regarding overdue POs.
• Conducting iSupplier training.
• Handling troubleshooting and reconciling tasks related to invoices, receiving issues with vendors, and finance matters under the supervision of the buyer.
• Sending reminders for blank PDs.
• Organize cleanup of old open/unsubmitted PO's and WB Purchase Req lines- as per buyer instructions.
• Organize WB cleanup of buyer names (Agile MCO's), missing Oracle WB suppliers on planned orders, and missing LT's/pricing as needed with buyer instructions.
• Cross collaboration, working with HM, working with supply chain
• Engaged with customers and working to problem solve

Qualifications:

• Agile*, Oracle* or other ERP and SAP system experience
• Demonstrating technical aptitude within a related field
• Supply Chain, Logistics or Buyer experience
• Excel/MS Suite proficiency (VLookups, Pivot Tables)
• Experience with any PLM or ERP system
• Willing to Learn
• Adaptable
• Team player
• BA Degree or Associate's with equal industry exp
• Technical Aptitude (working with electronics, engineering)