Entry Level Vendor Coordinator

VENDOR COORDINATOR IThe Vendor Coordinator I will support Vendor Relations procedures. This role requires 100% onsite attendance in our Pontiac office. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGEnsuring compliance with Vendor Relations procedures. Managing vendor pricing changes, invoicing issues, and cost reductions. Assisting in the negotiation and strategy of vendor contracts. Learning the purchase order process and assisting on orders as needed. Maintaining UWM's vendor contract database. Performing vendor due diligence and risk analysis. Working with Legal team to ensure the legal soundness of the contractual relationships between UWM and its vendors. Supporting the Director of Vendor Relations and Senior Vendor Coordinators. Other duties as assigned. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOUBachelor's degree preferred or equivalent and relevant job experience. Have a commitment to continuous business improvement. Be capable of working closely with internal clients and vendors. Have effective planning, organizational and project management skills. Have the ability to offer feedback and ideas for various projects, and work as facilitator among multiple teams. Have a strong attention to detail, and also the ability to shift priority quickly based on business need. Have excellent written and communication skills. Have the ability to work independently. Be self-motivated and able to work well in a team-based environment. Onsite attendance required. THE PLACE & THE PERKSReady to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It's all happening on UWM's campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement. It's no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It's at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it's providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life. From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you'll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you'll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here. More reasons you'll love working here include: Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months Adoption reimbursement program Paid volunteer hours Paid training and career development Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401k with employer match Mortgage discount and area business discounts Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician's office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks In-house Starbucks and Dunkin Indoor/outdoor caf with Wi-Fi DISCLAIMERAll the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is \"at-will.\" UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting \"Apply for this job online\" you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.