Vendor Assurance Analyst

Company: Futures Consulting LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 19, 2024

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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