Vendor Relations Manager (Procurement) at The People Practice

Our client, a Construction Platform is looking to hire a dedicated Vendor Relations Manager (Procurement) to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing project costs while nurturing positive vendor relationships. The successful candidate will lead negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing for buyers on the company's platform. Additionally, you will oversee strategic vendor onboarding and cultivate relationships with vendors specializing in construction materials and industrial development space.

Responsibilities

• Foster consistent vendor relations to address challenges, ensure timely product updates, communicate RFQs, and guarantee the delivery of quality materials to clients.
• Continuously onboard new vendors across various categories on the platform.
• Supervise daily order fulfillment operations, including order processing, loading, and delivery, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure the successful fulfillment of all RFQs.
• Maintain an accurate database of all vendors and leads.
• Collaborate with 3rd Party Logistics Partners, leveraging their order management and warehouse management software to optimize warehouse and fulfillment operations.
• Develop and contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the vendor team, enhancing order fulfillment and operational efficiency.
• Cultivate enduring relationships with onboarded vendors, driving improvements in vendor performance and lead times.
• Meet with potential vendors to assess their products, inquire about services, negotiate pricing, and address product or service-related concerns.
• Conduct research to identify vendors offering competitive pricing and superior product quality.
• Monitor sales trends continuously to identify product popularity.
• Implement vendor selection programs to secure top-tier vendors.
• Establish a vendor tiering system for performance assessment.
• Conduct interviews with new vendors and communicate their responsibilities and obligations upon approval.
• Continuously educate vendors on platform functionality, new features, and evolving processes and policies.
• Evaluate current vendor management programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide support to team members and the vendors they onboard.
• Regularly report on multiple fulfillment and performance KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Quantity surveying, Construction Procurement, Supply Chain or Vendor Relations.
• BSc / MSc in Supply Chain, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Proficiency in using CRMs and other technical skills is advantageous.

Must have skills

• Communication
• Organisation
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Multitasking