Vendor Relationship Manager

About UsLogisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.About The RoleOur Vendor Relationship Manager is responsible for building and maintaining an excellent Supply Chain for Logisnext's Service Parts business. This position builds strong relationships with our Supply Base and operational groups to ensure we operate our Parts Business efficiently, accurately, and expediently. You will work with hundreds of suppliers to drive down overall costs while improving operations by utilizing analytics and your ability to influence change with those suppliers. You will have candid discussions with suppliers about performance while developing improvement plans.What You Will DoSupplier ManagementAnalyze and discuss overall supplier performance and expectations, as defined. Identify and implement change to improve supplier performance Ensure we are partnered with the right vendorsCost ManagementEnsure the lowest possible total cost through vendor negotiations and process improvements Working closely with Logisnext production and service parts buyers Analyze part, product group, and vendor performance and identify sourcing opportunitiesGrowthEnsure product training and corporate interactions with suppliers are up to date and supportive of our overall growth goals. Ensure suppliers are viable to support the continued growth of our programCommunicationBuild and maintain positive, productive relationships between Logisnext and suppliers. Actively participate in internal meetings and communications related to Suppliers and overall Supply Chain healthWhereHybrid position based in Grand Rapids, MIQualificationsWhat you need to have:Bachelor’s Degree2-7 years’ experienceExcellent Personal Relationship Skills along with strong written and verbal communication.Ability to influence Suppliers to drive excellence through their organizationsAbility to work in a team environment and influence change internally and externallyAttention to detail and the ability to handle difficult situations/suppliersAbility to lead candid discussions and to develop Corrective Action Plans for struggling suppliers.Ability to identify and drive cost-down efforts with suppliersWhat Would Be Nice To HaveProficiency in Analytics and SQL is beneficialExperience in Parts Operations/Warehousing and a working knowledge of Supply ChainsWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision benefitsPaid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid HolidaysProfit Sharing OpportunitiesFlexible Spending and HSA Accounts401k with automatic company contribution and company matchShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife, Dependent Life, and AD&D InsurancePaid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsOn-site fitness center (Houston)On-the-job training and developmentThe salary for this position ranges from $60,300 to $75,000 annually. The specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAgency DisclaimerLogisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.