Vendor Relations Specialist

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, logistics or related field.
• 2-4 years of applicable experience in procurement, supply chain or vendor relations, preferably with exposure to the defense industry.
• Knowledge of tactical wheeled vehicles and components preferred interest or additional knowledge of aviation platforms a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly meticulous and organized to execute multiple projects at once, adhering to deadlines.
• Strong research skills with ability to identify and evaluate potential suppliers in specialized markets.
• Self-driven and proactive in nature with demonstrated ability to develop and nurture business relationships.
• Ability to travel by plane or car to specific company events (up to 10% of travel)
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach and initial introduction with targeted suppliers to establish best value relationships.
• Analyze market trends and supply chain data to identify growth opportunities in the Weapons Systems Support (WSS) segment.
• Develop and execute strategies to cultivate relationships with high-value suppliers in this segment.
• Create and maintain a pipeline of potential supplier partners aligned with SupplyCore’s growth objectives and relevant to the organization’s contracts.
• Provide reports and analysis of relevant market segments to support business development initiatives.
• Follow established vendor management processes and frameworks to onboard, nurture, and support vendor relationships, control costs, manage risks and maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders in sales, operations and marketing to identify supply needs and match them with appropriate supplier capabilities.
• Collect and catalog comprehensive information on supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes and product offerings within operational platforms like CRM/Salesforce.
• Utilize CRM and proprietary software at the advanced user level.