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Scheels

Vendor Relations Manager

Fargo, ND · On-site

The Vendor Relations Manager will be responsible for providing strong, aggressive leadership to assist in generating best in class vendor partnerships and maximizing marketing funds in support of ...

Telnyx

Vendor Relations Manager (Remote)

The Vendor Relations team owns the full stack of vendor relationships that power this network - datacenter and colocation providers, IP transit and connectivity partners, private point-to-point and ...

SCHEELS

Vendor Relations Manager

Fargo, ND

The Vendor Relations Manager will be responsible for providing strong, aggressive leadership to assist in generating best in class vendor partnerships and maximizing marketing funds in support of ...

Aston Carter

Vendor Relations Specialist

Maize, KS · On-site

$18/hr

Vendor Relations Specialist The Service Provider Specialist plays a key role in expanding and maintaining a network of qualified, competitive Service Providers. This position requires strong ...

Aston Carter

Vendor Relations Specialist

Colwich, KS · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Vendor Relations Specialist The Service Provider Specialist plays a key role in expanding and maintaining a network of qualified, competitive Service Providers. This position requires strong ...

Aston Carter

Vendor Relations Specialist

Colwich, KS · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Vendor Relations Specialist The Service Provider Specialist plays a key role in expanding and maintaining a network of qualified, competitive Service Providers. This position requires strong ...

Aston Carter

Vendor Relations Specialist

Colwich, KS · On-site

$18/hr

Vendor Relations Specialist The Service Provider Specialist plays a key role in expanding and maintaining a network of qualified, competitive Service Providers. This position requires strong ...

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A Vendor Relations job involves managing relationships between a company and its suppliers or vendors to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities typically include negotiating contracts, evaluating vendor performance, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to maintain positive and productive partnerships. This role often requires collaboration with internal departments to optimize supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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To thrive in Vendor Relations, you need strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills, often supported by experience in supply chain management or business administration. Familiarity with procurement software, vendor management systems (VMS), and knowledge of industry compliance standards are frequently required. Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and relationship-building skills are highly valued soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for ensuring reliable supplier partnerships, cost-effectiveness, and smooth operations for the organization.

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In a Vendor Relations role, your daily tasks often include maintaining regular communication with suppliers, negotiating contracts or terms, managing performance metrics, and resolving any issues related to delivery, quality, or invoicing. You may also review vendor proposals, coordinate with internal departments like procurement and finance, and analyze data to ensure vendor compliance with company standards. By developing strong relationships and closely monitoring supplier performance, you play a key part in keeping business operations efficient and minimizing supply chain disruptions. These responsibilities require a proactive approach and strong organizational skills.

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Vendor Relations Manager

Vendor Relations Manager

Scheels

Fargo, ND • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Scheels rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 279 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

114th of 722 rated retailers

Job description

Scheels Company Goals:
We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.
Overview:
The Vendor Relations Manager will be responsible for providing strong, aggressive leadership to assist in generating best in class vendor partnerships and maximizing marketing funds in support of SCHEELS initiatives. The primary focus will be on cultivating, maintaining and assisting in the growth of vendor relationships with some of the best footwear and sports brands in retail: On, HOKA, Jordan, Under Armour, Brooks, Birkenstock, Rawlings, Easton, etc.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to reinforce SCHEELS position as a specialty retailer
  • Study industry marketing best practices and the competitive landscape to develop strategic and tactical marketing plans
  • Develop powerful, cohesive and consistent marketing plans in-line with SCHEELS ultimate vision and goals
  • Study and identify SCHEELS and vendors' business strategies, challenges and opportunities to drive brand awareness and demand generation
  • Study the competition and research new opportunities to enhance the SCHEELS brand and the vendor partners to increase market share
  • Build and maintain strong relationship with key vendor partners
  • Working with vendors to negotiate, plan and implement the use of any co-op, marketing and discretionary funds they provide across the entire company
  • Compile supporting documents for proof of performance and filing the claims with the vendors
  • Manage the co-op marketing budget with a high degree of accuracy, consistently meeting and exceeding set goals

Requirements:
Customer Service
  • Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine "Thank you"

Culture
  • Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
  • Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.
  • Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
  • Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Team Mentality
  • Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability
  • Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
  • Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code
  • Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Efficiency
  • Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Education & Experience:
Ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in marketing, advertising, business or related discipline; and/or 5+ years' experience in corporate business practices with a proficiency and understanding of the ever developing retail environment.
Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation
Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.
Benefits:
To see a full list of benefit offerings from Scheels visit scheels.com/careers
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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