Vendor Relations Manager

Have you been looking for a company that you can get behind and feel good about the impact it has on sustainability and recycling efforts? Quest is a full-service environmental consulting and management group supporting the efforts of Fortune 500 companies seeking to maximize profits and mitigate risks and minimize their ecological footprints.

If you want an opportunity where your efforts make an impact, Quest has an opportunity for you. The ideal person must be able to multi-task, work independently and have strong attention to detail while being able to collaboratively communicate across departments.

Why Work at Quest?

First off, we practice what we preach. We focus every day on recycling, reusing and repurposing where we can, and being socially responsible.

Second, we take care of our employees’ wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k) Plan, Life and STD.Company paid Life, Short term disability plan (voluntary employee-paid LTD is offered)
Eligibility for health and life insurance plans: 1st of month following date of hire Remote/hybrid work environment
401k plan with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time Finally, we are just a modern, FUN and collaborative work environment. We’re a smaller company that provides opportunities for employees to advance within the company, so there is always room to grow. We offer a casual business environment (so, you can wear jeans), great incentives and rewards with a quarterly recognition program.

ROLE SUMMARY The Vendor Relations Manager manages vendor-related issues and day-to-day operations to best satisfy customers and maximize profits for the company across one or more lines of business. This role administers the procurement of products and services for solid waste and recycling, and implements vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing.

The Manager initiates and enhances Quest's supplier diversity program, coordinates related outreach activities, and manages staff professionally to foster development of results-oriented teams. This role acts as a representative of vendors to support Key Accounts in executing client contracts and is able to administer an RFP and execute a roll-out with minimal direct supervision.

This role requires excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills to interface effectively with vendors and employees across the organization, along with strong negotiation and organizational skills to ensure both individual and departmental objectives are met.

ROLE COMPETENCIES Vendor Network Development & Relationship Management:
Develops or expands vendor networks to meet business needs, and builds and maintains effective long-term vendor relationships, including expectation-setting and cost/contract negotiation. Maintains positive, motivational relationships with multiple internal and external teams.

Vendor Performance Management:
Develops and continually enhances vendor performance metrics and scorecard templates. Establishes vendor service requirements through ongoing vendor communication, site visits, surveys, and benchmarking, and prioritizes and delivers vendor business reviews and KPIs for senior management.

Procurement & Contract Administration:
Administers RFPs and purchase order processes, guides vendor selection, and negotiates contract terms, rates, and modifications to ensure efficient pricing and optimal vendor performance. Monitors purchase orders for policy compliance and timely approval/closure and oversees supplier contract administration and renewal of expiring agreements.

Pricing & Cost Management:
Obtains and distributes most favorable pricing to appropriate teams and executes vendor…