Position Summary
The Vendor Relations Manager is responsible for building, managing, and strengthening relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers within the telecom and electrical industries. This role oversees vendor onboarding, product line additions, pricing coordination, and ongoing vendor performance to ensure product availability, competitive costs, and alignment with company goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day relationships with vendors, manufacturers, and suppliers
- Lead vendor onboarding, including qualification, documentation, and system setup
- Evaluate, approve, and launch new product lines and manufacturers
- Coordinate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and terms with vendors
- Work closely with purchasing, sales, and logistics teams to ensure accurate product data and availability
- Monitor vendor performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness
- Resolve vendor-related issues, including shortages, backorders, and product discrepancies
- Maintain vendor records, contracts, and product line documentation
- Identify opportunities to expand product offerings or improve vendor partnerships
- Support sourcing initiatives for telecom and electrical materials
- Ensure vendors meet company standards, compliance requirements, and industry expectations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in vendor management, supplier relations, purchasing, or sourcing
- Experience in telecom, electrical, construction, or industrial distribution preferred
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and product lines simultaneously
- Proficient in ERP systems (NetSuite experience a plus) and Microsoft Office
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Preferred Skills
- Understanding of telecom and electrical product categories
- Experience adding and managing manufacturer product lines
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with sales and operations teams
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess vendor performance and costs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- vendor management, supplier relations, purchasing: 4 years (Preferred)
- telecom, electrical, construction, industrial distribution : 4 years (Preferred)
- ERP systems: 3 years (Preferred)
- telecom and electrical product categories: 4 years (Preferred)
- managing manufacturer product lines: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fairfield, NJ 07004 (Required)
Work Location: In person
