The Staff Pad has partnered with a leading wholesale
distributor of electronic security and low-voltage solutions, located in St, Louis, MO, and we are
looking to hire an experienced Security Equipment Vendor Relations Manager.

The Vendor Relations Manager develops and manages
strategic vendor partnerships to support company objectives, cost
competitiveness, and supply continuity.

This role ensures the acquisition of high-quality
products and services at the best value while supporting operational needs and
maintaining strong vendor relationships.

What You’ll Do

As a Vendor Relations manager you will:

Develop and implement strategic sourcing and vendor
management initiatives that foster strong supplier partnerships, ensure
compliance and operational efficiency, and optimize cost, quality, and delivery
performance in support of business objectives.

Essential Functions

Vendor Management

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  Serve as the primary contact for
  vendor relationships and communications
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  Identify, evaluate, onboard, and
  manage vendors aligned with company requirements
• 
  Conduct due diligence on financial
  stability, operational capability, compliance, and supply risks
• 
  Ensure vendors meet standards for
  quality, reliability, and system integration
• 
  Maintain structured vendor approval
  processes, documentation, and controls
• 
  Identify underperforming or
  redundant vendors and recommend consolidation actions

Contract Management & Commercial Alignment

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  Support negotiations of vendor
  pricing, terms, service levels, and agreements
• 
  Manage contract renewals,
  amendments, and performance tracking
• 
  Ensure vendor compliance with
  contractual, legal, and financial requirements
• 
  Partner with leadership on cost,
  risk, and commercial strategy decisions

Cost Management & Value Optimization

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  Drive cost-saving initiatives,
  including pricing improvements, rebates, and contract optimization
• 
  Analyze vendor spend and identify
  savings opportunities
• 
  Support negotiations related to
  cost increases and mitigation strategies
• 
  Align vendor programs with company
  margin objectives

Data Analysis & Reporting

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  Analyze vendor performance, spend,
  and service metrics
• 
  Establish KPIs and provide regular
  reporting on vendor health, risks, and improvement initiatives
• 
  Maintain accurate documentation,
  reporting, and audit readiness

Risk Mitigation & Quality Resolution

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  Identify and mitigate supply chain
  risks and disruptions (including market fluctuations)
• 
  Resolve vendor quality issues
  through corrective actions and continuous improvement
• 
  Develop contingency plans to ensure
  supply continuity

Additional Functions

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  Support vendor promotions and
  ensure alignment with sales and marketing strategies
• 
  Manage vendor rebate programs,
  including tracking, reporting, and collection
• 
  Participate as a key member of the
  Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) team to align supply chain
  activities with business goals

What We Are Looking For

Education, Experience & Certifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain
  Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 
  Master’s degree preferred
• 
  5–7 years experience in procurement, sourcing,
  or vendor management
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  Experience in distribution,
  manufacturing, or retail environments with large vendor networks
• 
  CPSM, CPP, or equivalent
  certification preferred.

Skills & Personal Attributes

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  Strong negotiation and relationship
  management abilities
• 
  Proficiency with ERP systems and
  reporting tools such as Power BI
• 
  Strong analytical, decision-making,
  and supply chain optimization skills
• 
  Detail-oriented, results-driven, Collaborative
  and team-focused
• 
  Strategic thinker with a proactive
  problem-solving approach

If you're a strategic, results-driven professional
ready to make an impact, join the team and help drive strong supplier
partnerships, cost optimization, and operational excellence. We encourage you
to apply today !