Vendor Relations Manager

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At RangeWater we look for people who show up and work together to achieve success and make positive impacts on the lives we touch and enrich the communities we serve as people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Ranger we encourage you to explore possibilities and solutions for your own career success story and apply the same enthusiasm to help RangeWater remain THE leader and powerful force in Multi-Family Real Estate.

Our Team Members play a pivotal role in the success of the companys performance and we look forward to witnessing your successful journey as a Ranger!

Culture: Companies with a strong culture and a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

Core Values(words to live by): People-focused Collaboration Integrity Service Results-driven Experience-centric and Innovation.

Whats in for you Our leaders care about the well-being of all Rangers and recognize the importance of work-life balance. Thats why we offer competitive paid time off and benefits.

PTO/Benefits:

Two Weeks of PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical dental and vision insurance

401(k) Enrollment Opportunity

Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave for Birthing and Non-Birthing Parents (after 6 months)

Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)

Cell Phone Allowance

And more!

Job Description

What does this role entail The Vendor Relations Manager oversees the strategic management of vendor partnerships and compliance programs ensuring operational excellence and risk mitigation across the organization. Responsible for maintaining a centralized vendor database managing contracts at both site and corporate levels and implementing processes that drive efficiency and accountability. This role focuses on building strong vendor relationships and conducting regular audits to ensure alignment with company standards. Additionally the Vendor Relations Manager will support strategic procurement initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance service delivery and minimize risk. Finally because we are a growing company our expectation is that you will execute such tasks as necessary to support the company even if they may fall outside of your defined responsibilities.

Essential Roles You Will Play:

Oversees and maintains the Compass (intranet) procurement page ensuring accurate up-to-date content and a visible centralized database of approved and preferred vendors.

Owns and administers vendor risk management and compliance programs ensuring all vendor partners meet company standards and regulatory requirements.

Owns the management of vendor contracts at both the site and corporate levels leveraging approved software partners to ensure consistency compliance and efficient contract lifecycle management.

Develops formalizes and implements a standardized escalation process for delinquent invoices in collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendor partners.

Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships with current vendors while proactively identifying and engaging potential future vendor partners.

Builds and maintains strong collaborative relationships with current vendors while proactively identifying and engaging potential future vendor partners.

Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents coworkers and the general public.

Must be able to meet predictable attendance and punctuality expectations and physical demands of the position complying with RangeWaters policies and performance expectations.

Partners with internal leadership to communicate vendor performance insights and recommended actions based on data-driven evaluations.

Assists the Senior Director of Procurement with strategic procurement initiatives including program development process optimization and vendor strategy execution.

Assists with special projects and other duties as required.

Establishes tracks and refines key performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively measure vendor performance service quality and value delivered.

Conducts regular vendor performance reviews and audits compiling and evaluating results to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.

Continuously evaluates tasks and searches for opportunities to improve and enhance current processes.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours and Work Environment:

Hours of Operation: Monday Friday: 8am 5pm

Essential Requirements: Exempt employees are expected to adhere to the standard work week schedule and work any hours necessary to perform the duties of the job. Must be able to perform the essential job functions unaccompanied.

Qualifications Summary:

To perform this job successfully the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience:

Education: Must possess a high school education; however a BA/BS degree preferred.

Experience Preferred: Employment history that demonstrates experience in multi-site property management and residential property operations including all facets of managing the physical operational financial and customer service performance of a wide variety of asset types under varying market conditions.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in internet word processing spreadsheet and database management programs for reporting purposes. Strong proficiency in property management software (preferably Entrata Yardi and/or One Site).

Licenses and Certificates Requirements:

Licenses: Current Valid Drivers License

Certifications: None

Physical Requirements:

Weights Requirements: Must be able to push pull lift carry or maneuver weights up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.

Mobility Requirements: The employee is frequently required to stand walk reach with hands and arms climb stoop and squat. Intermittently required to sit and perform keyboard work.

Travel Requirements: Routine local travel may be required to run business-related errands including but not limited to meetings and training. Non-local travel may be required for business-related responsibilities.

Additional Information:

RangeWater is a drug-free harassment free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability or veteran status. RangeWater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.