Assoc Vendor Relations Manager - Medline Industries : Job Details

Manage a portfolio of branded vendors to obtain the best financial and operational position between both companies. Support Vendor Relations business functions such as but not limited to: acting as site administrator for the vendor portal platform; serving as primary contact for new vendor on-boarding and associated responsibilities, acting as site administrator for the ZenDesk Ticket System.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

• Manage a small portfolio of branded vendors to obtain the best financial and operational position between both companies. Serve as the primary liaison between assigned vendors and Medline.
• Under the guidance of Vendor Relations management and Medline's Legal team, negotiate agreements with vendors to achieve improved financial terms and conditions.
• Types of agreement include but are not limited to: Distribution Agreements, Operational Efficiency Agreements, and Transportation Agreements.
• Fulfill vendor portal S.M.E responsibilities: serve as the site administrator for the vendor portal platform and for the ZenDesk Ticket System.
• Manage new vendor onboarding process: Serve as primary contact for new vendor on-boarding and associated responsibilities.
• Facilitate new implementations: maintain control over the project schedule, risks, scope of work and budget.
• Serve as the escalation point of contact for all functional areas in the distribution division working with the vendor to problem-solve and mediate through challenges and opportunities that arise.
• Respond to vendor related questions or issues for efficient/effective resolution.
• Attend and/or support vendor business reviews under VRM leadership inclusive of other industry/divisional events.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$73,840.00 - $107,120.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.