Directs the design and implementation of vendor management strategies. Leads initiatives to improve processes and productivity in vendor relationships and to optimize product and/or service agreements. Supports the negotiation of contractual agreements between the organization and its suppliers, ensuring that... [+] More

Directs the design and implementation of vendor management strategies. Leads initiatives to improve processes and productivity in vendor relationships and to optimize product and/or service agreements. Supports the negotiation of contractual agreements between the organization and its suppliers, ensuring that short- and long-term service and cost objectives are met.

Develops, implements, and maintains policies that relate to vendor management. Recommends sourcing goals and strategies to meet objectives. Manages relationships and monitors performance of vendors. Utilizes vendor and relationship management best practices, such as preferred suppliers, service level agreements, and long-term pricing strategies to achieve a balance of cost effectiveness while providing an incentive for suppliers to compete for the best talent. Designs and maintains the vendor governance structure, including regular meetings with vendor representatives to assess and improve the quality of services and the relationship. Advises on negotiation strategies and contract structuring, including participating in deal teams, where appropriate. Participates in the budget process. Performs cost and spend analysis to identify cost effective solutions for existing and future contracts. Tracks achieved savings and communicates overall vendor management trends and results. Stays current on trends and developments within vendor management. [-] Less

Plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of vendor management in accordance with strategic objectives of organization. Optimizes vendor relationships through contract management, financial and quantitative analyses, and relationship management.

Oversees and coordinates contracts, procurement, and vendor relationships. Plans and establishes... [+] More

Plans, develops, and establishes policies and objectives of vendor management in accordance with strategic objectives of organization. Optimizes vendor relationships through contract management, financial and quantitative analyses, and relationship management.

Oversees and coordinates contracts, procurement, and vendor relationships. Plans and establishes guidelines and procedures related to vendor management. Evaluates vendors using performance metrics. Ensures vendor and relationship management best practices. Oversees contract management including, but not limited to, managing vendors to the responsibilities outlined the contracts and statements of work and authoring contract documents. Measures the quality and timeliness of delivery, and studies operations management variables and calculations. Develop metrics to manage vendor performance and productivity including, but not limited to, design and implementation of billing audit processes of vendor invoices. Collaborates with operations, product, and executive teams to determine areas of improvement, including coordinating new services, projects, and system implementations through vendor selection, management, and cost analysis. [-] Less

Analyzes vendor management data, monitors the quality of vendor services, and identifies opportunities for program improvement. Assists with vendor selection, contract negotiations, and contract administration.

Monitors, analyzes, and maintains vendor information and documentation. Analyzes vendor relationships, determining due diligence requirements and... [+] More

Analyzes vendor management data, monitors the quality of vendor services, and identifies opportunities for program improvement. Assists with vendor selection, contract negotiations, and contract administration.

Monitors, analyzes, and maintains vendor information and documentation. Analyzes vendor relationships, determining due diligence requirements and measuring risks. Tracks vendor activities, including the development and analysis of internal and vendor produced information. Ensures vendors are evaluated and approved in accordance with regulatory and company polices. Leads the investigation of process issues and opportunities, identifying causes and ensuring that associated actions are effectively implemented. Coordinates the introduction of new vendor services to internal departments, including training and development of program materials. Audits vendor invoices to identify compliance in billing with contracts and reports any variances. May interface with vendors to obtain proper documentation to support invoices. May perform reconciliations, process payroll interfaces and entries, and prepare billing adjustments. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates quality inspection of parts, components, materials, software, and other items provided by subcontractors and vendors, and surveillance of subcontractors' processes. Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards.

Determines adequacy... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates quality inspection of parts, components, materials, software, and other items provided by subcontractors and vendors, and surveillance of subcontractors' processes. Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards.

Determines adequacy and capability of quality control and ability to comply with complete quality specifications through periodic and special surveys of subcontractors' facilities and processes. Reviews quality problems with appropriate personnel and directs action required to correct defects. Prepares periodic and special reports concerning departmental activities, problems, subcontractor's quality system, schedules, and rejected items. Aids in organizational planning by participating in departmental conferences. [-] Less

Manages, develops, and negotiates relationships between vendors and the organization, serving as the primary liaison. Develops and executes sourcing strategies for the projects managed. Tracks and reports on vendor performance, schedules, quality, and expense management. Develops policies and procedures for... [+] More

Manages, develops, and negotiates relationships between vendors and the organization, serving as the primary liaison. Develops and executes sourcing strategies for the projects managed. Tracks and reports on vendor performance, schedules, quality, and expense management. Develops policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.

Develops contracts, leading the negotiation of terms and support, and drafts RFP's. Coordinates purchasing activities within the vendor base to maintain inventories at planned levels. Develops and manages the daily production processes of vendors, vendor capacity planning, and vendor performance to meet or exceed contractual agreements. Collaborates with sales to ensure that internal business needs are met via supplier capabilities. Manages vendor billing, coordinating with accounts payable and vendor payments to ensure agreement terms are executed accurately. Develops and maintains day-to-day control, compliance, and program governance for each vendor managed. Performs audits of vendor operations and capabilities, and documents and follows-up on all audit findings, developing and implementing timely and effective corrective action plans. Conducts ongoing business analyses and makes operational decisions that directly impact profitability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the unit. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates quality inspection of parts, components, materials, software, and other items provided by subcontractors and vendors, and surveillance of subcontractors' processes. Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards.

Determines adequacy... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates quality inspection of parts, components, materials, software, and other items provided by subcontractors and vendors, and surveillance of subcontractors' processes. Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards.

Determines adequacy and capability of quality control and ability to comply with complete quality specifications through periodic and special surveys of subcontractors' facilities and processes. Reviews quality problems with appropriate personnel and directs action required to correct defects. Prepares periodic and special reports concerning departmental activities, problems, subcontractor's quality system, schedules, and rejected items. Aids in organizational planning by participating in departmental conferences. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates quality inspection of parts, components, materials, software, and other items provided by subcontractors and vendors, and surveillance of subcontractors' processes. Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards.

Determines adequacy... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates quality inspection of parts, components, materials, software, and other items provided by subcontractors and vendors, and surveillance of subcontractors' processes. Directs sampling inspection, and testing of received parts, components, and materials to determine conformance to standards.

Determines adequacy and capability of quality control and ability to comply with complete quality specifications through periodic and special surveys of subcontractors' facilities and processes. Reviews quality problems with appropriate personnel and directs action required to correct defects. Prepares periodic and special reports concerning departmental activities, problems, subcontractor's quality system, schedules, and rejected items. Aids in organizational planning by participating in departmental conferences. [-] Less

Sells cigars, cigarettes, corsages, and novelties to patrons in hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs. Walks among guests carrying tray of articles and persuades patrons to make purchases. May order supplies. May wire flowers and attach ribbons to form corsages.

Sells merchandise, such as fruit, vegetables, flowers, or ice cream, on streets or from door to door, usually using basket, pushcart, or truck to carry products. May attract attention by playing chimes or chanting song. May be designated according to product sold.

Vends refreshments, programs, novelties, or cushions at sports events, parades, or other entertainments. Circulates among patrons or spectators, calling out items for sale. Hands, passes, or throws item to purchaser, receives payment, and makes change as required. Checks out items to replenish stock and turns in monies from sales.