Vendor Relations Specialist en Amerit Fleet Solutions
Amerit Fleet Solutions · Charlotte, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Charlotte
Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading Fleet Maintenance companies in the U.S., is seeking an experienced Vendor Relations Specialist.
We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive Vendor Relations Specialist to support our growing network of vendors for parts purchasing and third-party maintenance services. This role focuses on onboarding new vendors, supporting day-to-day vendor communications, and helping streamline vendor processes to support our operations nationwide.
Compensation: Competitive Pay - Paid weekly, every Friday!
The benefits of belonging – what’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary pay – paid weekly, every Friday
- Full benefits within 30 days
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
- 401(k) match program
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
- Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
- ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
- Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 24/7 nurse triage line
- Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion
- Wellness and fitness programs through our providers
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Identifies qualified vendors for each new launch to meet customer needs, along with current segments of business
- Assist in vendor selection, due diligence oversight, and maintenance of vendor relationships
- Make initial contact with proposed vendor to begin contract discussions in accordance with company procedures and regulations
- Lead vendor qualification and vendor selection in support of Amerit Fleet Solutions
- Become subject matter expert on the requirements to become a vendor for Amerit Fleet Solutions
- Initiates, cultivates, and maintains strong relationships with vendors and the Amerit customers they support.
- Develop policies, contractual guidelines, and performance measures that are consistent with Amerit Fleet Solutions and client standards
- Ensure that contracts and vendor setup is kept on track and operational issues are identified and resolved up front prior to going live
- Maintain and update all vendor account numbers in database
- Ensure vendors are in compliance, and all dated documents are not expired
- Day to day maintenance of onboarding paperwork and accounts
- Follow up with all requested accounts to ensure customer account numbers are active and communicated to the field
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, marketing, business administration, related field, or 5+ years of work experience in related field.
- 2+ years of experience in vendor support, procurement, or related role (automotive or fleet industry a plus).
- Strong negotiation, management, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Excel is highly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-service mindset.
