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Vendor Relationship Manager

The Vendor Relationship Manager is primarily responsible for identifying and implementing responsible purchasing practices through analysis of vendor selection and purchase procedures. The Vendor Relationship Manager will also assist in company cost reductions by identifying and limiting controllable expenses.

Location: Medford, OR or Remote, PST

Compensation Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually

Responsibilities

Liaise with other internal departments as required to resolve vendor’s issues and questionsMaintain a high level of communication with all stakeholders, manage reporting and monitoring, conduct regular performance reviews for vendors and internal stakeholdersHandle inbound service requests and ensure that they are properly assigned or addressedMonitor contractual agreements, access, assets and spend by external vendorTrack and review contracts for renewal, monitor expiration dates, renewal options, proactively review for termination or renewal with department or dealership confirmationConduct data analysis and present insights with internal stakeholders to understand opportunities to improveSourcing and Selection – work with business partners to manage the sourcing and selection of suppliers and assist with identifying new suppliersUnderstand and apply program strategies to decision making and proposalsEmploy critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to navigate complex issues that ariseManaging supplier data that allows organizations to streamline crucial supplier data to provide meaningful insights for improving supplier managementProgram Implementation, management and maintenanceManaging supplier dataOther duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Strong attention to detailSense of urgencyExcellent communicationTime Management

We offer best in class industry benefits:Competitive pay Medical, Dental and Vision PlansPaid Holidays & PTOShort and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLithia Learning CenterVehicle Purchase DiscountsWellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.