[Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist

[Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist Location: Remote - United States Salary: $70,000-$73,000 Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, PTO, Sick Time Job Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 hours, flexible depending on your time zone Start Date: ASAP Travel: None Sponsorship is not available [Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist (waste management vendor/sourcing exp.) Description Our client in the waste and recycling industry is looking for a Remote Vendor Relations Specialist to join their team in the US. You will be responsible for gathering data and conducting analyses on business performance, cost drivers, and opportunities for improvement. You’ll play a key part in supporting vendor insights, tracking market trends, and strengthening client relationships, while also assisting with documentation, compliance, and sustainability reporting. Aside from a vendor management background within waste management, they’re looking for candidates who value the flexibility of working from home but understand the discipline and sense of urgency that comes with it. Because they are a smaller company, what they lack in upward mobility, they make up for in the culture they have created and the flexibility they offer. This would be a great fit for someone who enjoys playing a supportive role in driving better business insights and values long-term stability with a reputable company. [Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist (waste management vendor/sourcing exp.) Responsibilities • Analyze vendor activities, costs, forecasts, and operational performance • Manage vendor agreements, including service contracts, pricing updates, etc. • Oversee vendor and client onboarding processes • Document payment terms for forecasting and reporting • Review contracts and related documentation for accuracy and compliance • Oversee vendor and client onboarding processes • Perform data analysis, mining, and cost/benefit assessments • Evaluate findings and provide comprehensive reports to leadership team • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, merchants, and operational teams • Support fiscal reporting processes (monthly, quarterly, annually) • Conduct ad hoc analyses and support special projects as needed • Support operational improvements and make strategic recommendations [Remote] Vendor Relations Specialist (waste management vendor/sourcing exp.) Qualifications • 3+ years of vendor management experience within waste management required • Well-versed negotiating and bidding with waste management/recycling haulers required • Strong Excel and data analysis skills required