Vendor Assurance Analyst
Company: Futures Consulting LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
VENDOR ASSURANCE ANALYST -Chicago, ILBartlett areaSALARY
RANGE:$90,000 - $120,000 + 10% bonusSHIFT - HOURS:1stshift 8a
5p - Monday
Friday You will help procure the best products and services from
vendors. Actively involved in all aspects of vendor management and
coordination throughout every stage of the business relationship.
They supervise any pre-screening or qualification procedures and
negotiate favorable terms and prices. They initiate any onboarding
or initial account setup, make introductions to direct account
representatives, oversee the processing of contracts and invoices,
and resolve any conflicts to ensure an ongoing positive connection.
They also guide and implement high-level vendor management
strategies and policies.REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor s
degree in science, business or related field is required.3+
years
experience in Vendor Management- specific to foodProficient with
Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.Demonstrated
careful attention to detail.Strong leadership and problem-solving
abilities.Comfortable guiding and managing negotiations.Team
oriented with the ability to work independentlyHigh degree of
self-motivation and disciplineStrong time management, presentation,
and communication skills (both written & verbal)Ability to work
with a wide variety of individuals inside & outside the
organization and maintain regular contact with all
stakeholdersDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop, implement, and
maintain quality assurance protocolsGrow the efficiency of existing
organizational processes and procedures to enhance and sustain the
organization s internal capacityActively pursue strategic and
operational objectivesSupport Strategic Improvements, which require
actively seeking feedback from various departments and vendors to
craft and refine strategies to enhance the value derived from
vendors. This could mean re-negotiating terms, introducing new
performance metrics, and changing vendors if necessary. The aim is
to ensure the relationship remains dynamic, flexible, and
consistently improvingDrive continuous, provable improvements and
efficiencies based on data.Create and maintain daily logs detailing
vendors' activities.Drive continuous, provable improvements and
efficiencies based on data.Create and maintain daily logs detailing
vendors' activities.Audit regularly to ensure standard operating
procedures are being followed.Ensure operational activities remain
on time and within a defined budgetOther duties as assigned.
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