Vendor Relations Specialist

About Us

Waste Harmonics is a managed service provider in the waste industry located in Victor, NY. We provide a comprehensive outsourced waste management consolidation service for companies and corporations with up to 5,000+ locations. We work with diverse business clients across the United States and several Canadian provinces to deliver cost savings and complete consolidation of invoicing, as well as proven recycling and sustainability strategies.

Our Mission: We provide companies with waste and recycling management that can only come from industry-leading customer service, innovative technology, and a total commitment to transparent and collaborative partnerships.

Our Motto: Acknowledge. Respond. Follow-up. It's what we do!

Exciting News: Waste Harmonics and Keter Environmental Services have united to create a powerful force in environmental solutions. Join our dynamic team to be a part of this new era in sustainability.

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Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance - The high deductible option is 100% paid by the company for employees and dependents
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with generous company contributions
• Dental Insurance - The company pays 100% for employees and dependents
• Holidays - Six paid days; Two paid floating days
• Paid Time Off - Immediately upon hire, employees start to accrue 15 days
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match; Immediate Vesting
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance / Term Life Insurance - The company pays 100% of the premium
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free lunch - Every Tuesday and Thursday, the company brings in a variety of lunch options for employees

Job purpose

The Vendor Relations Specialist has responsibility for the day-to-day interaction with vendors providing services for waste hauling, disposal, and recycling. The position will evaluate service, resolve price and service disputes, and communicate regularly with vendors to ensure a safe and effective operation under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Vendor Relations. *This is an in-person position, 5 days a week in our Victor NY office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interacts and resolves issues between partners and suppliers and Operations staff
• Maintains relationships and reviews the quality of service we receive from our suppliers to ensure our standards and expectations are met
• Ensures that vendor information, documentation, and systems are current
• Collaborates with Operations, Finance, and other Management teams to ensure successful delivery of services in the marketplace
• Maintains productive relationships with service providers
• Tracks metrics to evaluate vendor performance
• Works to enable vendor to exceed client requirements
• Develops a working knowledge of the companys operational and general business applications including but not limited to Operations, Customer Service, Accounting, and Vendor Relations. The incumbent is responsible for understanding how these functions contribute to the day-to-day and long-term strategy of the business.
• Ensures that vendors Certificate of Insurance (COI) is current
• Maintains proper documentation, eTrac updates, and reporting of all Procurement related activities.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED and professional experience will be considered
• 2-5 years procurement experience preferred
• Experience managing vendors and 3rd party performance
• Experience in developing bidding documents and conducting request for proposal (RFP) process
• Strong negotiation skills
• Comfortable working in a high growth, fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented, adaptability, strong sense of urgency, accountability, drive for results.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of basic contracting documents
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and summarize into comprehensive reports
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation details: 47000-65000 Yearly Salary

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