Company & Role Overview

Summary

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POSITION SUMMARY:

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vendor Management

Oversee a portfolio of national, regional, and local vendors, ensuring high-quality service delivery and alignment with company standards.
Manage the full vendor lifecycle, including selection, negotiation, onboarding, performance evaluation, and termination if necessary.
Develop and maintain robust vendor contracts that clearly define service-level agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, and compliance expectations.

Emergency Maintenance Response

Serve as the primary point of escalation for emergency maintenance issues across manufacturing and retail sites.
Coordinate vendor deployment and ensure timely resolution of emergency maintenance requests.
Analyze response times and outcomes to continuously improve vendor performance.

Multi-Site Oversight

Address unique maintenance needs across manufacturing and retail locations, tailoring vendor strategies to meet site-specific requirements.
Conduct regular site visits (30% travel) to build relationships with on-site teams, ensure compliance, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Operational Excellence:

Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
Leverage data to assess vendor performance, track KPIs (e.g., response times, downtime), and report findings to senior management.
Maintain compliance with company policies and all applicable safety and regulatory standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven experience in vendor management, preferably in multi-site manufacturing and/or retail environments.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and manage contracts effectively.
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Demonstrated ability to analyze performance data, develop actionable insights, and implement improvements.
Familiarity with maintenance management systems (e.g., CMMS) is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field preferred but not required.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work cross-functionally and lead without direct authority.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL:

This is a hybrid role requiring approximately 30% travel to manufacturing and retail locations nationwide.
Flexibility to respond to emergency situations outside standard business hours is required.

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