[Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist
Location: Remote - United States
Salary: $70,000-$73,000
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, PTO, Sick Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 hours, flexible depending on your time zone
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: None
Sponsorship is not available
[Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist (waste management vendor/sourcing exp.) Description
Our client in the waste and recycling industry is looking for a Remote Vendor Relations Specialist to join their team in the US. You will be responsible for gathering data and conducting analyses on business performance, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement. You’ll play a key part in supporting vendor insights, tracking market trends, and strengthening client relationships, while also assisting with documentation, compliance, and sustainability reporting. Aside from a vendor management background within waste management, they’re looking for candidates who value the flexibility of working from home but understand the discipline and sense of urgency that comes with it. Because they are a smaller company, what they lack in upward mobility, they make up for in the culture they have created and the flexibility they offer. This would be a great fit for someone who enjoys playing a supportive role in driving better business insights and values long-term stability with a reputable company.
[Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist (waste management vendor/sourcing exp.) Responsibilities
Analyze vendor activities, costs, forecasts, and operational performance
Manage vendor agreements, including service contracts, pricing updates, etc.
Oversee vendor and client onboarding processes
Document payment terms for forecasting and reporting
Review contracts and related documentation for accuracy and compliance
Oversee vendor and client onboarding processes
Perform data analysis, mining, and cost/benefit assessments
Evaluate findings and provide comprehensive reports to leadership team
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, merchants, and operational teams
Support fiscal reporting processes (monthly, quarterly, annually)
Conduct ad hoc analyses and support special projects as needed
Support operational improvements and make strategic recommendations
[Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist (waste management vendor/sourcing exp.) Qualifications
3+ years of vendor management experience within waste management required
Well-versed negotiating and bidding with waste management/recycling haulers required
Strong Excel and data analysis skills required
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